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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.38, 2,957.82 and 739.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.38, 2,957.82 and 739.53 is: 1,109.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.38 : 2,957.82 = 739.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.38/2,957.82 = 739.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.38x = 2,957.82 × 739.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.38x = 2,187,393.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,187,393.85/1,972.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.01

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