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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.70, 2,957.97 and 802.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.70, 2,957.97 and 802.41 is: 1,203.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.70 : 2,957.97 = 802.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.70/2,957.97 = 802.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.70x = 2,957.97 × 802.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.70x = 2,373,492.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,373,492.11/1,972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.17

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