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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.01, 2,962.91 and 676.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.01, 2,962.91 and 676.58 is: 1,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.01 : 2,962.91 = 676.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.01/2,962.91 = 676.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.01x = 2,962.91 × 676.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.01x = 2,004,627.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004,627.45/1,975.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.00

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