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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.38, 2,708.32 and 1,134.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.38, 2,708.32 and 1,134.38 is: 1,565.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.38 : 2,708.32 = 1,134.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.38/2,708.32 = 1,134.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.38x = 2,708.32 × 1,134.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.38x = 3,072,250.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,250.50/1,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.58

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