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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.45, 2,947.31 and 732.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.45, 2,947.31 and 732.04 is: 1,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.45 : 2,947.31 = 732.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.45/2,947.31 = 732.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.45x = 2,947.31 × 732.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.45x = 2,157,532.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,532.25/1,964.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.29

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