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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.68, 2,960.88 and 1,330.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.68, 2,960.88 and 1,330.72 is: 1,996.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.68 : 2,960.88 = 1,330.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.68/2,960.88 = 1,330.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.68x = 2,960.88 × 1,330.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.68x = 3,940,102.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,102.23/1,973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.32

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