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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.71, 2,711.16 and 1,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.71, 2,711.16 and 1,266.30 is: 1,748.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.71 : 2,711.16 = 1,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.71/2,711.16 = 1,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.71x = 2,711.16 × 1,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.71x = 3,433,141.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,141.91/1,963.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.29

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