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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.06, 2,954.98 and 737.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.06, 2,954.98 and 737.77 is: 1,106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.06 : 2,954.98 = 737.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.06/2,954.98 = 737.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.06x = 2,954.98 × 737.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.06x = 2,180,106.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,180,106.21/1,971.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.06

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