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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.64, 2,726.41 and 1,091.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.64, 2,726.41 and 1,091.53 is: 1,506.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.64 : 2,726.41 = 1,091.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.64/2,726.41 = 1,091.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.64x = 2,726.41 × 1,091.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.64x = 2,975,945.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,945.70/1,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.32

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