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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.94, 2,719.92 and 1,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.94, 2,719.92 and 1,086.76 is: 1,499.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.94 : 2,719.92 = 1,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.94/2,719.92 = 1,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.94x = 2,719.92 × 1,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.94x = 2,955,900.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,900.26/1,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.74

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