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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.34, 2,957.37 and 817.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.34, 2,957.37 and 817.18 is: 1,225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.34 : 2,957.37 = 817.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.34/2,957.37 = 817.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.34x = 2,957.37 × 817.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.34x = 2,416,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,703.62/1,971.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.92

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