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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.52, 2,726.24 and 1,091.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.52, 2,726.24 and 1,091.31 is: 1,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.52 : 2,726.24 = 1,091.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.52/2,726.24 = 1,091.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.52x = 2,726.24 × 1,091.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.52x = 2,975,167.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,167.52/1,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.02

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