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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.09, 2,719.81 and 1,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.09, 2,719.81 and 1,438.44 is: 1,985.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.09 : 2,719.81 = 1,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.09/2,719.81 = 1,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.09x = 2,719.81 × 1,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.09x = 3,912,275.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,912,275.10/1,970.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,985.84

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