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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.36, 2,957.10 and 817.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.36, 2,957.10 and 817.20 is: 1,225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.36 : 2,957.10 = 817.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.36/2,957.10 = 817.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.36x = 2,957.10 × 817.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.36x = 2,416,542.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,542.12/1,971.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.82

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