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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.41, 2,961.03 and 742.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.41, 2,961.03 and 742.29 is: 1,112.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.41 : 2,961.03 = 742.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.41/2,961.03 = 742.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.41x = 2,961.03 × 742.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.41x = 2,197,942.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197,942.96/1,975.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.65

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