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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.88, 2,711.54 and 1,178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.88, 2,711.54 and 1,178.93 is: 1,626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.88 : 2,711.54 = 1,178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.88/2,711.54 = 1,178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.88x = 2,711.54 × 1,178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.88x = 3,196,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,196,712.98/1,964.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,626.92

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