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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.02, 2,955.97 and 738.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.02, 2,955.97 and 738.90 is: 1,107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.02 : 2,955.97 = 738.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.02/2,955.97 = 738.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.02x = 2,955.97 × 738.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.02x = 2,184,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184,167.16/1,972.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.58

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