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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.82, 2,710.04 and 1,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.82, 2,710.04 and 1,217.82 is: 1,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.82 : 2,710.04 = 1,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.82/2,710.04 = 1,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.82x = 2,710.04 × 1,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.82x = 3,300,340.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,340.91/1,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.57

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