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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.56, 2,960.45 and 1,875.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.56, 2,960.45 and 1,875.13 is: 2,812.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.56 : 2,960.45 = 1,875.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.56/2,960.45 = 1,875.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.56x = 2,960.45 × 1,875.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.56x = 5,551,228.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,228.61/1,973.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,812.80

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