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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.10, 2,711.72 and 1,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.10, 2,711.72 and 1,218.84 is: 1,682.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.10 : 2,711.72 = 1,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.10/2,711.72 = 1,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.10x = 2,711.72 × 1,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.10x = 3,305,146.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,146.71/1,964.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.78

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