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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,976.89, 2,966.49 and 744.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,976.89, 2,966.49 and 744.26 is: 1,116.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,976.89 : 2,966.49 = 744.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,976.89/2,966.49 = 744.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,976.89x = 2,966.49 × 744.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,976.89x = 2,207,839.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,207,839.85/1,976.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.83

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