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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.16, 2,947.14 and 732.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.16, 2,947.14 and 732.74 is: 1,098.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.16 : 2,947.14 = 732.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.16/2,947.14 = 732.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.16x = 2,947.14 × 732.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.16x = 2,159,487.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,159,487.36/1,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.33

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