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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.77, 2,960.65 and 1,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.77, 2,960.65 and 1,355.60 is: 2,033.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.77 : 2,960.65 = 1,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.77/2,960.65 = 1,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.77x = 2,960.65 × 1,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.77x = 4,013,453.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,453.75/1,973.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.40

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