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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.91, 2,960.85 and 1,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.91, 2,960.85 and 1,625.84 is: 2,438.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.91 : 2,960.85 = 1,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.91/2,960.85 = 1,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.91x = 2,960.85 × 1,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.91x = 4,813,853.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,813,853.56/1,973.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,438.74

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