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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.10, 2,971.62 and 885.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.10, 2,971.62 and 885.69 is: 1,327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.10 : 2,971.62 = 885.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.10/2,971.62 = 885.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.10x = 2,971.62 × 885.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.10x = 2,631,934.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,631,934.12/1,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,327.85

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