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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.71, 2,709.78 and 1,433.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.71, 2,709.78 and 1,433.51 is: 1,977.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.71 : 2,709.78 = 1,433.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.71/2,709.78 = 1,433.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.71x = 2,709.78 × 1,433.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.71x = 3,884,483.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,483.18/1,964.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,977.13

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