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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.30, 2,717.56 and 1,550.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.30, 2,717.56 and 1,550.92 is: 2,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.30 : 2,717.56 = 1,550.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.30/2,717.56 = 1,550.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.30x = 2,717.56 × 1,550.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.30x = 4,214,719.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214,719.61/1,971.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.04

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