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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.22, 2,961.80 and 986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.22, 2,961.80 and 986.96 is: 1,479.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.22 : 2,961.80 = 986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.22/2,961.80 = 986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.22x = 2,961.80 × 986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.22x = 2,923,178.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,923,178.13/1,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,479.93

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