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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.99, 3,195.41 and 975.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.99, 3,195.41 and 975.75 is: 1,463.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.99 : 3,195.41 = 975.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.99/3,195.41 = 975.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.99x = 3,195.41 × 975.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.99x = 3,117,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,916.43/2,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.13

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