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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.52, 2,953.44 and 873.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.52, 2,953.44 and 873.28 is: 1,308.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.52 : 2,953.44 = 873.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.52/2,953.44 = 873.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.52x = 2,953.44 × 873.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.52x = 2,579,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,579,180.08/1,971.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.22

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