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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.83, 2,955.78 and 738.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.83, 2,955.78 and 738.09 is: 1,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.83 : 2,955.78 = 738.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.83/2,955.78 = 738.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.83x = 2,955.78 × 738.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.83x = 2,181,631.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,631.66/1,969.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.52

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