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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.20, 2,958.80 and 933.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.20, 2,958.80 and 933.76 is: 1,398.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.20 : 2,958.80 = 933.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.20/2,958.80 = 933.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.20x = 2,958.80 × 933.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.20x = 2,762,809.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,762,809.09/1,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.75

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