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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.53, 2,973.19 and 1,044.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.53, 2,973.19 and 1,044.97 is: 1,567.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.53 : 2,973.19 = 1,044.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.53/2,973.19 = 1,044.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.53x = 2,973.19 × 1,044.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.53x = 3,106,894.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,894.35/1,982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.14

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