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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.62, 2,721.83 and 1,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.62, 2,721.83 and 1,694.67 is: 2,332.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.62 : 2,721.83 = 1,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.62/2,721.83 = 1,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.62x = 2,721.83 × 1,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.62x = 4,612,605.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612,605.04/1,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.41

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