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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.48, 2,966.67 and 1,052.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.48, 2,966.67 and 1,052.55 is: 1,579.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.48 : 2,966.67 = 1,052.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.48/2,966.67 = 1,052.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.48x = 2,966.67 × 1,052.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.48x = 3,122,568.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,568.51/1,977.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.06

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