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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.15, 2,955.29 and 737.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.15, 2,955.29 and 737.43 is: 1,106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.15 : 2,955.29 = 737.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.15/2,955.29 = 737.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.15x = 2,955.29 × 737.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.15x = 2,179,310.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,179,310.27/1,970.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.17

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