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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.36, 2,972.16 and 749.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.36, 2,972.16 and 749.72 is: 1,124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.36 : 2,972.16 = 749.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.36/2,972.16 = 749.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.36x = 2,972.16 × 749.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.36x = 2,228,287.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,228,287.80/1,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.06

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