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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.71, 2,694.71 and 1,208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.71, 2,694.71 and 1,208.24 is: 1,665.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.71 : 2,694.71 = 1,208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.71/2,694.71 = 1,208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.71x = 2,694.71 × 1,208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.71x = 3,255,866.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,255,866.17/1,954.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.65

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