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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.79, 2,711.10 and 1,257.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.79, 2,711.10 and 1,257.27 is: 1,734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.79 : 2,711.10 = 1,257.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.79/2,711.10 = 1,257.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.79x = 2,711.10 × 1,257.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.79x = 3,408,584.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,584.70/1,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.83

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