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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.55, 2,962.32 and 1,154.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.55, 2,962.32 and 1,154.06 is: 1,730.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.55 : 2,962.32 = 1,154.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.55/2,962.32 = 1,154.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.55x = 2,962.32 × 1,154.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.55x = 3,418,680.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,680.21/1,975.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.50

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