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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.56, 2,953.80 and 737.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.56, 2,953.80 and 737.64 is: 1,106.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.56 : 2,953.80 = 737.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.56/2,953.80 = 737.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.56x = 2,953.80 × 737.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.56x = 2,178,841.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,841.03/1,969.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.26

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