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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.36, 2,962.56 and 934.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.36, 2,962.56 and 934.72 is: 1,401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.36 : 2,962.56 = 934.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.36/2,962.56 = 934.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.36x = 2,962.56 × 934.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.36x = 2,769,164.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,164.08/1,975.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.85

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