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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.51, 2,726.20 and 1,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.51, 2,726.20 and 1,091.31 is: 1,506.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.51 : 2,726.20 = 1,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.51/2,726.20 = 1,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.51x = 2,726.20 × 1,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.51x = 2,975,126.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,126.59/1,975.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.01

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