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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.13, 2,942.73 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.13, 2,942.73 and 730.12 is: 1,095.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.13 : 2,942.73 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.13/2,942.73 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.13x = 2,942.73 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.13x = 2,148,541.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,541.41/1,962.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.01

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