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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.27, 2,974.19 and 750.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.27, 2,974.19 and 750.02 is: 1,125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.27 : 2,974.19 = 750.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.27/2,974.19 = 750.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.27x = 2,974.19 × 750.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.27x = 2,230,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,683.36/1,982.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.32

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