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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.56, 2,962.23 and 1,243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.56, 2,962.23 and 1,243.56 is: 1,864.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.56 : 2,962.23 = 1,243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.56/2,962.23 = 1,243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.56x = 2,962.23 × 1,243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.56x = 3,683,710.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,710.74/1,975.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,864.64

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