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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.71, 3,906.37 and 730.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.71, 3,906.37 and 730.49 is: 1,095.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.71 : 3,906.37 = 730.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.71/3,906.37 = 730.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.71x = 3,906.37 × 730.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.71x = 2,853,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853,568.95/2,604.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.54

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