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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.63, 2,722.78 and 1,310.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.63, 2,722.78 and 1,310.84 is: 1,808.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.63 : 2,722.78 = 1,310.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.63/2,722.78 = 1,310.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.63x = 2,722.78 × 1,310.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.63x = 3,569,128.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,569,128.94/1,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.41

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