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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.54, 2,734.66 and 1,275.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.54, 2,734.66 and 1,275.30 is: 1,759.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.54 : 2,734.66 = 1,275.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.54/2,734.66 = 1,275.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.54x = 2,734.66 × 1,275.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.54x = 3,487,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,515.41/1,982.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.12

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