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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.01, 2,970.02 and 747.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.01, 2,970.02 and 747.42 is: 1,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.01 : 2,970.02 = 747.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.01/2,970.02 = 747.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.01x = 2,970.02 × 747.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.01x = 2,219,852.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219,852.35/1,980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.13

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