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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.16, 2,963.04 and 821.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.16, 2,963.04 and 821.76 is: 1,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.16 : 2,963.04 = 821.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.16/2,963.04 = 821.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.16x = 2,963.04 × 821.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.16x = 2,434,907.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,907.75/1,976.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.14

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