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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.72, 2,710.44 and 1,217.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.72, 2,710.44 and 1,217.24 is: 1,680.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.72 : 2,710.44 = 1,217.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.72/2,710.44 = 1,217.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.72x = 2,710.44 × 1,217.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.72x = 3,299,255.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,255.99/1,963.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.11

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