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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.48, 2,726.94 and 1,189.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.48, 2,726.94 and 1,189.38 is: 1,641.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.48 : 2,726.94 = 1,189.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.48/2,726.94 = 1,189.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.48x = 2,726.94 × 1,189.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.48x = 3,243,367.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,367.90/1,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,641.81

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