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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.28, 2,710.68 and 1,124.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.28, 2,710.68 and 1,124.94 is: 1,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.28 : 2,710.68 = 1,124.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.28/2,710.68 = 1,124.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.28x = 2,710.68 × 1,124.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.28x = 3,049,352.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,352.36/1,964.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.40

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