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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965, 2,711.70 and 1,137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965, 2,711.70 and 1,137 is: 1,569.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965 : 2,711.70 = 1,137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965/2,711.70 = 1,137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965x = 2,711.70 × 1,137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965x = 3,083,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,202.90/1,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.06

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