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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.59, 2,724.44 and 1,477.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.59, 2,724.44 and 1,477.71 is: 2,037.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.59 : 2,724.44 = 1,477.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.59/2,724.44 = 1,477.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.59x = 2,724.44 × 1,477.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.59x = 4,025,924.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,924.84/1,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.83

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