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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.13, 2,965.26 and 1,272.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.13, 2,965.26 and 1,272.22 is: 1,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.13 : 2,965.26 = 1,272.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.13/2,965.26 = 1,272.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.13x = 2,965.26 × 1,272.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.13x = 3,772,463.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,772,463.08/1,977.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,908.05

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