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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.19, 2,954.93 and 671.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.19, 2,954.93 and 671.74 is: 1,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.19 : 2,954.93 = 671.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.19/2,954.93 = 671.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.19x = 2,954.93 × 671.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.19x = 1,984,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984,954.33/1,971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.98

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