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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.83, 2,727.81 and 1,313.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.83, 2,727.81 and 1,313.61 is: 1,813.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.83 : 2,727.81 = 1,313.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.83/2,727.81 = 1,313.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.83x = 2,727.81 × 1,313.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.83x = 3,583,278.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,278.49/1,975.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.56

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