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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,982.76, 2,972.10 and 749.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,982.76, 2,972.10 and 749.40 is: 1,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,982.76 : 2,972.10 = 749.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,982.76/2,972.10 = 749.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,982.76x = 2,972.10 × 749.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,982.76x = 2,227,291.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227,291.74/1,982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.33

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