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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.72, 2,711.56 and 1,136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.72, 2,711.56 and 1,136.72 is: 1,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.72 : 2,711.56 = 1,136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.72/2,711.56 = 1,136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.72x = 2,711.56 × 1,136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.72x = 3,082,284.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,284.48/1,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.82

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