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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.32, 2,950.22 and 734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.32, 2,950.22 and 734.47 is: 1,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.32 : 2,950.22 = 734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.32/2,950.22 = 734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.32x = 2,950.22 × 734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.32x = 2,166,842.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,842.54/1,967.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.42

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