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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.22, 2,953.50 and 736.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.22, 2,953.50 and 736.69 is: 1,104.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.22 : 2,953.50 = 736.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.22/2,953.50 = 736.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.22x = 2,953.50 × 736.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.22x = 2,175,817.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,817.61/1,970.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.35

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