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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.63, 2,953.80 and 995.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.63, 2,953.80 and 995.40 is: 1,491.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.63 : 2,953.80 = 995.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.63/2,953.80 = 995.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.63x = 2,953.80 × 995.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.63x = 2,940,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,940,212.52/1,971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491.26

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