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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.39, 2,962.27 and 742.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.39, 2,962.27 and 742.14 is: 1,112.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.39 : 2,962.27 = 742.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.39/2,962.27 = 742.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.39x = 2,962.27 × 742.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.39x = 2,198,411.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,411.65/1,975.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.90

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