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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.76, 2,943.24 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.76, 2,943.24 and 730.12 is: 1,094.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.76 : 2,943.24 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.76/2,943.24 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.76x = 2,943.24 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.76x = 2,148,918.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,148,918.39/1,962.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.85

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