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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.11, 2,718.65 and 1,085.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.11, 2,718.65 and 1,085.75 is: 1,498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.11 : 2,718.65 = 1,085.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.11/2,718.65 = 1,085.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.11x = 2,718.65 × 1,085.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.11x = 2,951,774.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,774.24/1,970.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.28

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