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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.83, 2,708.46 and 1,165.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.83, 2,708.46 and 1,165.94 is: 1,608.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.83 : 2,708.46 = 1,165.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.83/2,708.46 = 1,165.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.83x = 2,708.46 × 1,165.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.83x = 3,157,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,157,916.98/1,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.86

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