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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.21, 2,961.32 and 675.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.21, 2,961.32 and 675.69 is: 1,013.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.21 : 2,961.32 = 675.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.21/2,961.32 = 675.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.21x = 2,961.32 × 675.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.21x = 2,000,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,930.93/1,974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.54

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