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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,972.99, 2,959.46 and 740.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,972.99, 2,959.46 and 740.37 is: 1,110.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,972.99 : 2,959.46 = 740.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,972.99/2,959.46 = 740.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,972.99x = 2,959.46 × 740.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,972.99x = 2,191,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,191,095.40/1,972.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.55

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