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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.63, 2,719.47 and 1,086.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.63, 2,719.47 and 1,086.49 is: 1,499.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.63 : 2,719.47 = 1,086.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.63/2,719.47 = 1,086.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.63x = 2,719.47 × 1,086.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.63x = 2,954,676.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,676.96/1,970.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.36

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