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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.71, 2,964.97 and 744.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.71, 2,964.97 and 744.02 is: 1,116.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.71 : 2,964.97 = 744.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.71/2,964.97 = 744.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.71x = 2,964.97 × 744.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.71x = 2,205,993.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,205,993.26/1,976.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.00

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