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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.62, 2,960.42 and 1,357.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.62, 2,960.42 and 1,357.16 is: 2,035.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.62 : 2,960.42 = 1,357.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.62/2,960.42 = 1,357.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.62x = 2,960.42 × 1,357.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.62x = 4,017,753.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,753.47/1,973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.73

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