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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.51, 2,960.69 and 1,050.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.51, 2,960.69 and 1,050.44 is: 1,575.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.51 : 2,960.69 = 1,050.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.51/2,960.69 = 1,050.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.51x = 2,960.69 × 1,050.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.51x = 3,110,007.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,007.15/1,974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.08

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