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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.08, 2,954.03 and 736.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.08, 2,954.03 and 736.20 is: 1,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.08 : 2,954.03 = 736.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.08/2,954.03 = 736.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.08x = 2,954.03 × 736.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.08x = 2,174,753.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,753.21/1,969.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.45

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