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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.50, 2,709.63 and 1,217.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.50, 2,709.63 and 1,217.22 is: 1,679.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.50 : 2,709.63 = 1,217.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.50/2,709.63 = 1,217.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.50x = 2,709.63 × 1,217.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.50x = 3,298,215.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,215.83/1,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,679.76

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