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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.76, 2,711.74 and 1,168.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.76, 2,711.74 and 1,168.26 is: 1,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.76 : 2,711.74 = 1,168.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.76/2,711.74 = 1,168.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.76x = 2,711.74 × 1,168.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.76x = 3,168,017.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,168,017.37/1,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.42

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