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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.91, 2,965.68 and 1,002.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.91, 2,965.68 and 1,002.69 is: 1,504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.91 : 2,965.68 = 1,002.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.91/2,965.68 = 1,002.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.91x = 2,965.68 × 1,002.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.91x = 2,973,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,657.68/1,975.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.96

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