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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.35, 2,956.18 and 916.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.35, 2,956.18 and 916.74 is: 1,374.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.35 : 2,956.18 = 916.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.35/2,956.18 = 916.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.35x = 2,956.18 × 916.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.35x = 2,710,042.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,710,042.30/1,972.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.02

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