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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,963.91, 2,946.72 and 731.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,963.91, 2,946.72 and 731.05 is: 1,096.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,963.91 : 2,946.72 = 731.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,963.91/2,946.72 = 731.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,963.91x = 2,946.72 × 731.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,963.91x = 2,154,199.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,199.66/1,963.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.89

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