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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.30, 2,952.36 and 735.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.30, 2,952.36 and 735.62 is: 1,103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.30 : 2,952.36 = 735.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.30/2,952.36 = 735.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.30x = 2,952.36 × 735.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.30x = 2,171,815.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,815.06/1,968.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.40

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