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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.55, 2,710.17 and 1,177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.55, 2,710.17 and 1,177.23 is: 1,624.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.55 : 2,710.17 = 1,177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.55/2,710.17 = 1,177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.55x = 2,710.17 × 1,177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.55x = 3,190,493.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,190,493.43/1,964.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.03

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