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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.21, 2,726.88 and 1,443.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.21, 2,726.88 and 1,443.56 is: 1,992.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.21 : 2,726.88 = 1,443.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.21/2,726.88 = 1,443.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.21x = 2,726.88 × 1,443.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.21x = 3,936,414.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,936,414.89/1,975.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,992.91

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