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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.71, 2,710.56 and 1,257.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.71, 2,710.56 and 1,257.46 is: 1,735.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.71 : 2,710.56 = 1,257.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.71/2,710.56 = 1,257.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.71x = 2,710.56 × 1,257.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.71x = 3,408,409.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,409.29/1,963.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.70

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