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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.59, 2,727.35 and 1,443.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.59, 2,727.35 and 1,443.88 is: 1,993.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.59 : 2,727.35 = 1,443.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.59/2,727.35 = 1,443.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.59x = 2,727.35 × 1,443.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.59x = 3,937,967.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,937,967.72/1,975.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.31

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