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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.95, 2,957.50 and 801.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.95, 2,957.50 and 801.65 is: 1,202.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.95 : 2,957.50 = 801.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.95/2,957.50 = 801.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.95x = 2,957.50 × 801.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.95x = 2,370,885.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,885.26/1,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.31

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