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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.54, 2,726.31 and 1,190.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.54, 2,726.31 and 1,190.38 is: 1,642.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.54 : 2,726.31 = 1,190.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.54/2,726.31 = 1,190.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.54x = 2,726.31 × 1,190.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.54x = 3,245,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,245,344.90/1,975.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,642.76

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