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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.73, 2,707.70 and 1,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.73, 2,707.70 and 1,215.26 is: 1,677.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.73 : 2,707.70 = 1,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.73/2,707.70 = 1,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.73x = 2,707.70 × 1,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.73x = 3,290,553.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,553.43/1,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.38

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