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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.94, 2,706.93 and 1,175.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.94, 2,706.93 and 1,175.43 is: 1,621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.94 : 2,706.93 = 1,175.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.94/2,706.93 = 1,175.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.94x = 2,706.93 × 1,175.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.94x = 3,181,806.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,181,806.73/1,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,621.77

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