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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.64, 2,958.21 and 739.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.64, 2,958.21 and 739.60 is: 1,109.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.64 : 2,958.21 = 739.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.64/2,958.21 = 739.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.64x = 2,958.21 × 739.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.64x = 2,187,892.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,892.12/1,971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.68

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