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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.66, 2,959.52 and 1,152.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.66, 2,959.52 and 1,152.14 is: 1,727.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.66 : 2,959.52 = 1,152.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.66/2,959.52 = 1,152.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.66x = 2,959.52 × 1,152.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.66x = 3,409,760.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,760.81/1,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.64

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