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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.54, 4,022.17 and 733.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.54, 4,022.17 and 733.61 is: 1,100.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.54 : 4,022.17 = 733.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.54/4,022.17 = 733.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.54x = 4,022.17 × 733.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.54x = 2,950,682.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,682.19/2,681.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.37

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