Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.60, 2,766 and 1,971.60
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,971.60, 2,766 and 1,971.60 is: 2,766
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,971.60 : 2,766 = 1,971.60 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,971.60/2,766 = 1,971.60/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,971.60x = 2,766 × 1,971.60 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,971.60x = 5,453,445.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 5,453,445.60/1,971.60 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,766
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