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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.35, 2,966.54 and 1,156.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.35, 2,966.54 and 1,156.19 is: 1,734.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.35 : 2,966.54 = 1,156.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.35/2,966.54 = 1,156.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.35x = 2,966.54 × 1,156.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.35x = 3,429,863.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,863.27/1,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.58

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