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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.68, 2,965.08 and 1,051.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.68, 2,965.08 and 1,051.56 is: 1,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.68 : 2,965.08 = 1,051.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.68/2,965.08 = 1,051.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.68x = 2,965.08 × 1,051.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.68x = 3,117,959.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,959.52/1,975.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.17

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