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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,970.34, 2,955.24 and 1,149

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,970.34, 2,955.24 and 1,149 is: 1,723.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,970.34 : 2,955.24 = 1,149 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,970.34/2,955.24 = 1,149/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,970.34x = 2,955.24 × 1,149
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,970.34x = 3,395,570.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,395,570.76/1,970.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.34

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