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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,969.95, 2,955.43 and 737.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,969.95, 2,955.43 and 737.45 is: 1,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,969.95 : 2,955.43 = 737.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,969.95/2,955.43 = 737.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,969.95x = 2,955.43 × 737.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,969.95x = 2,179,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,468.69/1,969.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.36

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