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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.74, 2,963.61 and 1,001.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.74, 2,963.61 and 1,001.58 is: 1,502.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.74 : 2,963.61 = 1,001.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.74/2,963.61 = 1,001.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.74x = 2,963.61 × 1,001.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.74x = 2,968,292.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,292.50/1,975.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.37

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