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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.47, 2,719.14 and 1,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.47, 2,719.14 and 1,131.10 is: 1,560.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.47 : 2,719.14 = 1,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.47/2,719.14 = 1,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.47x = 2,719.14 × 1,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.47x = 3,075,619.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,619.25/1,970.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,560.86

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