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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.50, 2,953.86 and 1,239.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.50, 2,953.86 and 1,239.26 is: 1,856.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.50 : 2,953.86 = 1,239.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.50/2,953.86 = 1,239.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.50x = 2,953.86 × 1,239.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.50x = 3,660,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,660,600.54/1,971.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.76

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