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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.86, 2,958.08 and 722.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.86, 2,958.08 and 722.51 is: 1,083.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.86 : 2,958.08 = 722.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.86/2,958.08 = 722.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.86x = 2,958.08 × 722.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.86x = 2,137,242.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137,242.38/1,971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.87

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