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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.65, 2,726.38 and 1,091.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.65, 2,726.38 and 1,091.44 is: 1,506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.65 : 2,726.38 = 1,091.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.65/2,726.38 = 1,091.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.65x = 2,726.38 × 1,091.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.65x = 2,975,680.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,680.19/1,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.18

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