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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.24, 2,972.42 and 732.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.24, 2,972.42 and 732.43 is: 1,098.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.24 : 2,972.42 = 732.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.24/2,972.42 = 732.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.24x = 2,972.42 × 732.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.24x = 2,177,074.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,177,074.72/1,982.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.29

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