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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.14, 2,724.46 and 1,177.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.14, 2,724.46 and 1,177.91 is: 1,624.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.14 : 2,724.46 = 1,177.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.14/2,724.46 = 1,177.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.14x = 2,724.46 × 1,177.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.14x = 3,209,174.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,209,174.06/1,975.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,624.78

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