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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.26, 2,966.19 and 1,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.26, 2,966.19 and 1,052.59 is: 1,579.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.26 : 2,966.19 = 1,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.26/2,966.19 = 1,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.26x = 2,966.19 × 1,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.26x = 3,122,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,176.67/1,976.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.84

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