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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.33, 2,979.56 and 737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.33, 2,979.56 and 737.24 is: 1,105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.33 : 2,979.56 = 737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.33/2,979.56 = 737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.33x = 2,979.56 × 737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.33x = 2,196,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,196,650.81/1,986.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.88

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