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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.38, 2,943.02 and 730.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.38, 2,943.02 and 730.28 is: 1,095.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.38 : 2,943.02 = 730.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.38/2,943.02 = 730.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.38x = 2,943.02 × 730.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.38x = 2,149,215.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,215.76/1,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.21

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