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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.41, 2,952.62 and 872.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.41, 2,952.62 and 872.75 is: 1,309.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.41 : 2,952.62 = 872.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.41/2,952.62 = 872.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.41x = 2,952.62 × 872.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.41x = 2,576,899.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,899.11/1,968.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.13

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