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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,971.95, 2,955.29 and 738.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,971.95, 2,955.29 and 738.18 is: 1,106.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,971.95 : 2,955.29 = 738.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,971.95/2,955.29 = 738.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,971.95x = 2,955.29 × 738.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,971.95x = 2,181,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,181,532.28/1,971.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.28

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