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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.37, 2,724.99 and 1,602.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.37, 2,724.99 and 1,602.77 is: 2,210.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.37 : 2,724.99 = 1,602.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.37/2,724.99 = 1,602.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.37x = 2,724.99 × 1,602.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.37x = 4,367,532.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,532.22/1,975.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.99

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