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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.72, 2,708.32 and 1,176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.72, 2,708.32 and 1,176.64 is: 1,623.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.72 : 2,708.32 = 1,176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.72/2,708.32 = 1,176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.72x = 2,708.32 × 1,176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.72x = 3,186,717.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,717.64/1,962.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.62

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