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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.01, 2,721.30 and 1,075.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.01, 2,721.30 and 1,075.73 is: 1,484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.01 : 2,721.30 = 1,075.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.01/2,721.30 = 1,075.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.01x = 2,721.30 × 1,075.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.01x = 2,927,370.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,370.44/1,972.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,484.46

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