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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.89, 2,958.42 and 740.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.89, 2,958.42 and 740.28 is: 1,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.89 : 2,958.42 = 740.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.89/2,958.42 = 740.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.89x = 2,958.42 × 740.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.89x = 2,190,059.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,059.16/1,972.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.08

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