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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.51, 2,717.93 and 1,183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.51, 2,717.93 and 1,183.57 is: 1,633.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.51 : 2,717.93 = 1,183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.51/2,717.93 = 1,183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.51x = 2,717.93 × 1,183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.51x = 3,216,860.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,216,860.41/1,969.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,633.33

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