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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,974.88, 2,962.82 and 742.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,974.88, 2,962.82 and 742.32 is: 1,113.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,974.88 : 2,962.82 = 742.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,974.88/2,962.82 = 742.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,974.88x = 2,962.82 × 742.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,974.88x = 2,199,360.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,360.54/1,974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.67

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