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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.84, 2,961.64 and 1,487.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.84, 2,961.64 and 1,487.40 is: 2,229.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.84 : 2,961.64 = 1,487.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.84/2,961.64 = 1,487.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.84x = 2,961.64 × 1,487.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.84x = 4,405,143.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,405,143.34/1,975.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,229.50

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