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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.14, 2,950.61 and 734.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.14, 2,950.61 and 734.46 is: 1,101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.14 : 2,950.61 = 734.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.14/2,950.61 = 734.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.14x = 2,950.61 × 734.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.14x = 2,167,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,167,105.02/1,967.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.65

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