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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.97, 2,960.76 and 1,151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.97, 2,960.76 and 1,151.73 is: 1,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.97 : 2,960.76 = 1,151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.97/2,960.76 = 1,151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.97x = 2,960.76 × 1,151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.97x = 3,409,996.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,996.11/1,973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.48

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