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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.92, 2,720.03 and 1,086.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.92, 2,720.03 and 1,086.90 is: 1,500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.92 : 2,720.03 = 1,086.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.92/2,720.03 = 1,086.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.92x = 2,720.03 × 1,086.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.92x = 2,956,400.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,400.61/1,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.01

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