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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,691.94, 2,537.97 and 962.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,691.94, 2,537.97 and 962.02 is: 1,443.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,691.94 : 2,537.97 = 962.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,691.94/2,537.97 = 962.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,691.94x = 2,537.97 × 962.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,691.94x = 2,441,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,441,577.90/1,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.06

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