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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,977.95, 2,967.37 and 679.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,977.95, 2,967.37 and 679.34 is: 1,019.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,977.95 : 2,967.37 = 679.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,977.95/2,967.37 = 679.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,977.95x = 2,967.37 × 679.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,977.95x = 2,015,836.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015,836.60/1,977.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.16

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