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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.70, 2,715.09 and 1,717.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.70, 2,715.09 and 1,717.70 is: 2,374.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.70 : 2,715.09 = 1,717.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.70/2,715.09 = 1,717.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.70x = 2,715.09 × 1,717.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.70x = 4,663,710.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,663,710.09/1,963.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,374.96

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