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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,958.49, 2,701.65 and 1,172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,958.49, 2,701.65 and 1,172.37 is: 1,617.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,958.49 : 2,701.65 = 1,172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,958.49/2,701.65 = 1,172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,958.49x = 2,701.65 × 1,172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,958.49x = 3,167,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,167,333.41/1,958.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,617.23

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