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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.12, 2,957.88 and 1,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.12, 2,957.88 and 1,202 is: 1,801.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.12 : 2,957.88 = 1,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.12/2,957.88 = 1,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.12x = 2,957.88 × 1,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.12x = 3,555,371.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,371.76/1,973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.90

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