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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.50, 2,962.67 and 934.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.50, 2,962.67 and 934.47 is: 1,401.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.50 : 2,962.67 = 934.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.50/2,962.67 = 934.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.50x = 2,962.67 × 934.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.50x = 2,768,521.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,521.56/1,975.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.43

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