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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.64, 2,959.19 and 740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.64, 2,959.19 and 740.02 is: 1,110.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.64 : 2,959.19 = 740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.64/2,959.19 = 740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.64x = 2,959.19 × 740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.64x = 2,189,859.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189,859.78/1,972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.12

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