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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.52, 2,726.11 and 1,229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.52, 2,726.11 and 1,229.46 is: 1,696.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.52 : 2,726.11 = 1,229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.52/2,726.11 = 1,229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.52x = 2,726.11 × 1,229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.52x = 3,351,643.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,643.20/1,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,696.59

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