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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.69, 2,726.38 and 1,091.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.69, 2,726.38 and 1,091.41 is: 1,506.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.69 : 2,726.38 = 1,091.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.69/2,726.38 = 1,091.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.69x = 2,726.38 × 1,091.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.69x = 2,975,598.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,598.40/1,975.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.11

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