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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.67, 2,721.38 and 1,185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.67, 2,721.38 and 1,185.56 is: 1,636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.67 : 2,721.38 = 1,185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.67/2,721.38 = 1,185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.67x = 2,721.38 × 1,185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.67x = 3,226,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,360.15/1,971.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.36

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