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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,968.66, 2,951.44 and 735.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,968.66, 2,951.44 and 735.90 is: 1,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,968.66 : 2,951.44 = 735.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,968.66/2,951.44 = 735.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,968.66x = 2,951.44 × 735.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,968.66x = 2,171,964.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171,964.70/1,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.27

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