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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.94, 2,971.53 and 1,297.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.94, 2,971.53 and 1,297.50 is: 1,944.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.94 : 2,971.53 = 1,297.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.94/2,971.53 = 1,297.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.94x = 2,971.53 × 1,297.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.94x = 3,855,560.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,855,560.18/1,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,944.37

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