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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.65, 2,707.38 and 1,206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.65, 2,707.38 and 1,206.02 is: 1,663.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.65 : 2,707.38 = 1,206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.65/2,707.38 = 1,206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.65x = 2,707.38 × 1,206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.65x = 3,265,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,140.89/1,962.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.64

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