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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.99, 2,715.71 and 1,083.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.99, 2,715.71 and 1,083.62 is: 1,495.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.99 : 2,715.71 = 1,083.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.99/2,715.71 = 1,083.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.99x = 2,715.71 × 1,083.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.99x = 2,942,797.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,942,797.67/1,967.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.33

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