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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.95, 2,708.85 and 1,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.95, 2,708.85 and 1,177.44 is: 1,624.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.95 : 2,708.85 = 1,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.95/2,708.85 = 1,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.95x = 2,708.85 × 1,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.95x = 3,189,508.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,508.34/1,962.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.86

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