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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.13, 2,950.29 and 734.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.13, 2,950.29 and 734.31 is: 1,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.13 : 2,950.29 = 734.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.13/2,950.29 = 734.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.13x = 2,950.29 × 734.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.13x = 2,166,427.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,427.45/1,967.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.31

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