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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.23, 2,718.93 and 1,086.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.23, 2,718.93 and 1,086.02 is: 1,498.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.23 : 2,718.93 = 1,086.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.23/2,718.93 = 1,086.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.23x = 2,718.93 × 1,086.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.23x = 2,952,793.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,793.33/1,970.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.70

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