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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,973.98, 2,727.08 and 1,475.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,973.98, 2,727.08 and 1,475.76 is: 2,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,973.98 : 2,727.08 = 1,475.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,973.98/2,727.08 = 1,475.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,973.98x = 2,727.08 × 1,475.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,973.98x = 4,024,515.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,515.58/1,973.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.78

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