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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.59, 2,720.88 and 1,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.59, 2,720.88 and 1,307.30 is: 1,804.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.59 : 2,720.88 = 1,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.59/2,720.88 = 1,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.59x = 2,720.88 × 1,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.59x = 3,556,992.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,992.82/1,971.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.13

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