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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,929.93, 2,894.41 and 743.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,929.93, 2,894.41 and 743.73 is: 1,115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,929.93 : 2,894.41 = 743.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,929.93/2,894.41 = 743.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,929.93x = 2,894.41 × 743.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,929.93x = 2,152,651.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152,651.60/1,929.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.41

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