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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.48, 2,726.10 and 1,136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.48, 2,726.10 and 1,136.44 is: 1,568.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.48 : 2,726.10 = 1,136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.48/2,726.10 = 1,136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.48x = 2,726.10 × 1,136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.48x = 3,098,049.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,049.08/1,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.25

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