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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.65, 2,962.96 and 935.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.65, 2,962.96 and 935.37 is: 1,402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.65 : 2,962.96 = 935.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.65/2,962.96 = 935.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.65x = 2,962.96 × 935.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.65x = 2,771,463.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,463.90/1,975.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,402.81

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