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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.94, 2,972.21 and 1,007.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.94, 2,972.21 and 1,007.03 is: 1,509.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.94 : 2,972.21 = 1,007.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.94/2,972.21 = 1,007.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.94x = 2,972.21 × 1,007.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.94x = 2,993,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,104.64/1,982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.43

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