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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,967.41, 2,950.71 and 734.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,967.41, 2,950.71 and 734.14 is: 1,101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,967.41 : 2,950.71 = 734.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,967.41/2,950.71 = 734.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,967.41x = 2,950.71 × 734.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,967.41x = 2,166,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,234.24/1,967.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.06

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