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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.59, 2,720.84 and 1,132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.59, 2,720.84 and 1,132.43 is: 1,562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.59 : 2,720.84 = 1,132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.59/2,720.84 = 1,132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.59x = 2,720.84 × 1,132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.59x = 3,081,141.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,141.57/1,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.77

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