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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.31, 2,957.64 and 875.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.31, 2,957.64 and 875.93 is: 1,313.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.31 : 2,957.64 = 875.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.31/2,957.64 = 875.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.31x = 2,957.64 × 875.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.31x = 2,590,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,590,693.00/1,972.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,313.53

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