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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.78, 2,710.72 and 1,218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.78, 2,710.72 and 1,218.47 is: 1,681.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.78 : 2,710.72 = 1,218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.78/2,710.72 = 1,218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.78x = 2,710.72 × 1,218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.78x = 3,302,911.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,911.35/1,964.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.06

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