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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.16, 2,957.41 and 876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.16, 2,957.41 and 876.29 is: 1,314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.16 : 2,957.41 = 876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.16/2,957.41 = 876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.16x = 2,957.41 × 876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.16x = 2,591,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,591,534.02/1,971.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.73

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