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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.73, 2,974.61 and 750.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.73, 2,974.61 and 750.16 is: 1,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.73 : 2,974.61 = 750.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.73/2,974.61 = 750.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.73x = 2,974.61 × 750.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.73x = 2,231,433.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,433.44/1,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.43

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