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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.92, 2,710.28 and 1,177.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.92, 2,710.28 and 1,177.82 is: 1,625.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.92 : 2,710.28 = 1,177.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.92/2,710.28 = 1,177.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.92x = 2,710.28 × 1,177.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.92x = 3,192,211.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,211.38/1,963.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.43

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