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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.11, 2,953.73 and 736.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.11, 2,953.73 and 736.22 is: 1,104.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.11 : 2,953.73 = 736.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.11/2,953.73 = 736.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.11x = 2,953.73 × 736.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.11x = 2,174,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,604.33/1,969.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.36

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