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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.26, 2,952.58 and 993.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.26, 2,952.58 and 993.74 is: 1,490.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.26 : 2,952.58 = 993.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.26/2,952.58 = 993.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.26x = 2,952.58 × 993.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.26x = 2,934,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,096.85/1,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.71

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