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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.46, 2,726.26 and 1,091.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.46, 2,726.26 and 1,091.34 is: 1,506.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.46 : 2,726.26 = 1,091.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.46/2,726.26 = 1,091.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.46x = 2,726.26 × 1,091.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.46x = 2,975,273.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,273.86/1,975.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.12

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