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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.75, 2,956.08 and 983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.75, 2,956.08 and 983.91 is: 1,475.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.75 : 2,956.08 = 983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.75/2,956.08 = 983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.75x = 2,956.08 × 983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.75x = 2,908,516.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,516.67/1,971.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.09

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