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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,954.80, 2,934.27 and 1,176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,954.80, 2,934.27 and 1,176.71 is: 1,766.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,954.80 : 2,934.27 = 1,176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,954.80/2,934.27 = 1,176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,954.80x = 2,934.27 × 1,176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,954.80x = 3,452,770.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,770.18/1,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,766.30

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