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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.35, 2,722.71 and 1,414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.35, 2,722.71 and 1,414.92 is: 1,950.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.35 : 2,722.71 = 1,414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.35/2,722.71 = 1,414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.35x = 2,722.71 × 1,414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.35x = 3,852,416.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852,416.83/1,975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,950.25

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