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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.12, 2,721.96 and 1,264.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.12, 2,721.96 and 1,264.62 is: 1,744.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.12 : 2,721.96 = 1,264.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.12/2,721.96 = 1,264.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.12x = 2,721.96 × 1,264.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.12x = 3,442,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,245.06/1,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.57

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