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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.64, 2,955.21 and 737.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.64, 2,955.21 and 737.60 is: 1,106.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.64 : 2,955.21 = 737.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.64/2,955.21 = 737.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.64x = 2,955.21 × 737.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.64x = 2,179,762.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,762.90/1,969.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.68

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