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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.94, 2,707.68 and 1,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.94, 2,707.68 and 1,216.56 is: 1,678.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.94 : 2,707.68 = 1,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.94/2,707.68 = 1,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.94x = 2,707.68 × 1,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.94x = 3,294,055.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,055.18/1,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.98

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