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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.04, 2,720.04 and 1,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.04, 2,720.04 and 1,131.75 is: 1,561.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.04 : 2,720.04 = 1,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.04/2,720.04 = 1,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.04x = 2,720.04 × 1,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.04x = 3,078,405.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,405.27/1,971.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.82

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