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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.55, 2,958.30 and 1,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.55, 2,958.30 and 1,151.40 is: 1,725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.55 : 2,958.30 = 1,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.55/2,958.30 = 1,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.55x = 2,958.30 × 1,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.55x = 3,406,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,186.62/1,973.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.92

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