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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.74, 2,965.50 and 744.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.74, 2,965.50 and 744.14 is: 1,116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.74 : 2,965.50 = 744.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.74/2,965.50 = 744.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.74x = 2,965.50 × 744.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.74x = 2,206,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,747.17/1,976.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.36

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