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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.90, 2,958.12 and 722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.90, 2,958.12 and 722.33 is: 1,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.90 : 2,958.12 = 722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.90/2,958.12 = 722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.90x = 2,958.12 × 722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.90x = 2,136,731.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136,731.42/1,971.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.59

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