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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.64, 2,719.44 and 1,184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.64, 2,719.44 and 1,184.40 is: 1,634.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.64 : 2,719.44 = 1,184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.64/2,719.44 = 1,184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.64x = 2,719.44 × 1,184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.64x = 3,220,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,220,904.74/1,970.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.45

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