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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.92, 2,715.72 and 1,083.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.92, 2,715.72 and 1,083.72 is: 1,495.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.92 : 2,715.72 = 1,083.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.92/2,715.72 = 1,083.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.92x = 2,715.72 × 1,083.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.92x = 2,943,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,943,080.08/1,967.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.53

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