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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.03, 2,958.37 and 997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.03, 2,958.37 and 997.82 is: 1,497.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.03 : 2,958.37 = 997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.03/2,958.37 = 997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.03x = 2,958.37 × 997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.03x = 2,951,920.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,920.75/1,971.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.65

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