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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.56, 2,706.48 and 1,901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.56, 2,706.48 and 1,901.70 is: 2,605.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.56 : 2,706.48 = 1,901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.56/2,706.48 = 1,901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.56x = 2,706.48 × 1,901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.56x = 5,146,913.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,146,913.02/1,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,605.29

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