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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.25, 2,952.29 and 736.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.25, 2,952.29 and 736.49 is: 1,104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.25 : 2,952.29 = 736.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.25/2,952.29 = 736.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.25x = 2,952.29 × 736.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.25x = 2,174,313.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174,313.62/1,969.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.13

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