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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,962.83, 2,944.76 and 730.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,962.83, 2,944.76 and 730.62 is: 1,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,962.83 : 2,944.76 = 730.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,962.83/2,944.76 = 730.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,962.83x = 2,944.76 × 730.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,962.83x = 2,151,496.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,151,496.90/1,962.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.12

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