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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.38, 2,963.06 and 676.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.38, 2,963.06 and 676.95 is: 1,015.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.38 : 2,963.06 = 676.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.38/2,963.06 = 676.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.38x = 2,963.06 × 676.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.38x = 2,005,843.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,843.47/1,975.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.42

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