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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.39, 4,022.37 and 733.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.39, 4,022.37 and 733.59 is: 1,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.39 : 4,022.37 = 733.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.39/4,022.37 = 733.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.39x = 4,022.37 × 733.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.39x = 2,950,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,782.74/2,681.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.47

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