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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963, 2,708.94 and 1,440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963, 2,708.94 and 1,440.01 is: 1,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963 : 2,708.94 = 1,440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963/2,708.94 = 1,440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963x = 2,708.94 × 1,440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963x = 3,900,900.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,900,900.69/1,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.21

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