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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.27, 2,734.36 and 1,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.27, 2,734.36 and 1,235.66 is: 1,704.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.27 : 2,734.36 = 1,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.27/2,734.36 = 1,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.27x = 2,734.36 × 1,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.27x = 3,378,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,722.52/1,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.47

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