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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,966.40, 2,949.60 and 733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,966.40, 2,949.60 and 733.94 is: 1,100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,966.40 : 2,949.60 = 733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,966.40/2,949.60 = 733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,966.40x = 2,949.60 × 733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,966.40x = 2,164,811.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,164,811.01/1,966.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.90

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