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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.38, 2,709.34 and 1,124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.38, 2,709.34 and 1,124.12 is: 1,551.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.38 : 2,709.34 = 1,124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.38/2,709.34 = 1,124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.38x = 2,709.34 × 1,124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.38x = 3,045,606.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,606.92/1,963.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,551.21

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