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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.76, 2,957.36 and 673.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.76, 2,957.36 and 673.06 is: 1,009.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.76 : 2,957.36 = 673.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.76/2,957.36 = 673.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.76x = 2,957.36 × 673.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.76x = 1,990,480.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990,480.72/1,971.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.49

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