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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.88, 2,720.71 and 1,299.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.88, 2,720.71 and 1,299.61 is: 1,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.88 : 2,720.71 = 1,299.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.88/2,720.71 = 1,299.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.88x = 2,720.71 × 1,299.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.88x = 3,535,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,535,851.87/1,971.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,793.14

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