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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.31, 2,709.37 and 1,079.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.31, 2,709.37 and 1,079.17 is: 1,489.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.31 : 2,709.37 = 1,079.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.31/2,709.37 = 1,079.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.31x = 2,709.37 × 1,079.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.31x = 2,923,880.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,880.64/1,963.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,489.26

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