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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.02, 2,718.59 and 1,214.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.02, 2,718.59 and 1,214.13 is: 1,675.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.02 : 2,718.59 = 1,214.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.02/2,718.59 = 1,214.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.02x = 2,718.59 × 1,214.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.02x = 3,300,721.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,721.68/1,970.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.48

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