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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.92, 2,710.38 and 1,301.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.92, 2,710.38 and 1,301.53 is: 1,795.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.92 : 2,710.38 = 1,301.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.92/2,710.38 = 1,301.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.92x = 2,710.38 × 1,301.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.92x = 3,527,627.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,527,627.33/1,964.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,795.31

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