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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.26, 2,961.06 and 676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.26, 2,961.06 and 676.42 is: 1,014.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.26 : 2,961.06 = 676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.26/2,961.06 = 676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.26x = 2,961.06 × 676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.26x = 2,002,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,920.21/1,975.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.00

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