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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.65, 2,957.64 and 1,348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.65, 2,957.64 and 1,348.14 is: 2,021.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.65 : 2,957.64 = 1,348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.65/2,957.64 = 1,348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.65x = 2,957.64 × 1,348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.65x = 3,987,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,322.62/1,972.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.30

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