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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.42, 2,714.81 and 1,083.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.42, 2,714.81 and 1,083.17 is: 1,494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.42 : 2,714.81 = 1,083.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.42/2,714.81 = 1,083.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.42x = 2,714.81 × 1,083.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.42x = 2,940,581.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,581.76/1,967.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.64

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