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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.73, 2,957.24 and 1,093.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.73, 2,957.24 and 1,093.97 is: 1,641.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.73 : 2,957.24 = 1,093.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.73/2,957.24 = 1,093.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.73x = 2,957.24 × 1,093.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.73x = 3,235,127.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,235,127.18/1,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.59

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