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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,965.98, 2,948.97 and 731.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,965.98, 2,948.97 and 731.94 is: 1,097.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,965.98 : 2,948.97 = 731.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,965.98/2,948.97 = 731.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,965.98x = 2,948.97 × 731.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,965.98x = 2,158,469.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158,469.10/1,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,097.91

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