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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.91, 2,709.08 and 1,266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.91, 2,709.08 and 1,266.31 is: 1,747.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.91 : 2,709.08 = 1,266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.91/2,709.08 = 1,266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.91x = 2,709.08 × 1,266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.91x = 3,430,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,535.09/1,962.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.68

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