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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.74, 2,709.24 and 1,177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.74, 2,709.24 and 1,177.04 is: 1,624.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.74 : 2,709.24 = 1,177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.74/2,709.24 = 1,177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.74x = 2,709.24 × 1,177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.74x = 3,188,883.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,883.85/1,962.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.71

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