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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.49, 2,719.40 and 1,131.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.49, 2,719.40 and 1,131.23 is: 1,561.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.49 : 2,719.40 = 1,131.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.49/2,719.40 = 1,131.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.49x = 2,719.40 × 1,131.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.49x = 3,076,250.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,250.44/1,970.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.16

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