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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.82, 2,723.47 and 1,337.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.82, 2,723.47 and 1,337.56 is: 1,843.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.82 : 2,723.47 = 1,337.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.82/2,723.47 = 1,337.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.82x = 2,723.47 × 1,337.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.82x = 3,642,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,642,813.76/1,975.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.69

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