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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.41, 2,972.80 and 749.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.41, 2,972.80 and 749.20 is: 1,123.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.41 : 2,972.80 = 749.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.41/2,972.80 = 749.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.41x = 2,972.80 × 749.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.41x = 2,227,221.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,221.76/1,982.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.49

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