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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.97, 2,972.43 and 1,433.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.97, 2,972.43 and 1,433.79 is: 2,149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.97 : 2,972.43 = 1,433.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.97/2,972.43 = 1,433.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.97x = 2,972.43 × 1,433.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.97x = 4,261,840.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,840.41/1,982.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,149.22

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