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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.76, 2,965.77 and 1,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.76, 2,965.77 and 1,321.20 is: 1,982.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.76 : 2,965.77 = 1,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.76/2,965.77 = 1,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.76x = 2,965.77 × 1,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.76x = 3,918,375.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,375.32/1,976.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,982.22

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