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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.81, 2,957.90 and 673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.81, 2,957.90 and 673.29 is: 1,010.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.81 : 2,957.90 = 673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.81/2,957.90 = 673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.81x = 2,957.90 × 673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.81x = 1,991,521.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991,521.12/1,971.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.00

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