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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.61, 2,726.34 and 1,091.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.61, 2,726.34 and 1,091.39 is: 1,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.61 : 2,726.34 = 1,091.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.61/2,726.34 = 1,091.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.61x = 2,726.34 × 1,091.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.61x = 2,975,486.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,486.58/1,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.11

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