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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.62, 2,708.48 and 1,123.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.62, 2,708.48 and 1,123.33 is: 1,550.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.62 : 2,708.48 = 1,123.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.62/2,708.48 = 1,123.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.62x = 2,708.48 × 1,123.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.62x = 3,042,512.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,512.88/1,962.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.23

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