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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.96, 2,707.72 and 1,254.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.96, 2,707.72 and 1,254.45 is: 1,731.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.96 : 2,707.72 = 1,254.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.96/2,707.72 = 1,254.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.96x = 2,707.72 × 1,254.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.96x = 3,396,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,396,699.35/1,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.28

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