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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.63, 2,962.22 and 675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.63, 2,962.22 and 675.75 is: 1,013.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.63 : 2,962.22 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.63/2,962.22 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.63x = 2,962.22 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.63x = 2,001,716.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,716.79/1,974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.72

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