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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.62, 2,954.48 and 736.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.62, 2,954.48 and 736.79 is: 1,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.62 : 2,954.48 = 736.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.62/2,954.48 = 736.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.62x = 2,954.48 × 736.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.62x = 2,176,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,176,839.85/1,969.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.21

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