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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.58, 2,973.96 and 749.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.58, 2,973.96 and 749.58 is: 1,124.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.58 : 2,973.96 = 749.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.58/2,973.96 = 749.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.58x = 2,973.96 × 749.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.58x = 2,229,220.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,220.94/1,982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.40

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