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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.40, 2,726.36 and 1,189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.40, 2,726.36 and 1,189.44 is: 1,641.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.40 : 2,726.36 = 1,189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.40/2,726.36 = 1,189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.40x = 2,726.36 × 1,189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.40x = 3,242,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,242,841.64/1,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.61

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