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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.96, 2,952.22 and 1,147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.96, 2,952.22 and 1,147.72 is: 1,718.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.96 : 2,952.22 = 1,147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.96/2,952.22 = 1,147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.96x = 2,952.22 × 1,147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.96x = 3,388,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,388,321.94/1,971.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.25

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