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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.97, 2,964.41 and 677.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.97, 2,964.41 and 677.44 is: 1,016.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.97 : 2,964.41 = 677.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.97/2,964.41 = 677.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.97x = 2,964.41 × 677.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.97x = 2,008,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,008,204.19/1,975.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.31

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