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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.08, 2,958.48 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.08, 2,958.48 and 673.47 is: 1,010.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.08 : 2,958.48 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.08/2,958.48 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.08x = 2,958.48 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.08x = 1,992,447.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,447.53/1,972.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.33

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