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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.63, 4,022 and 733.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.63, 4,022 and 733.38 is: 1,099.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.63 : 4,022 = 733.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.63/4,022 = 733.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.63x = 4,022 × 733.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.63x = 2,949,654.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,654.36/2,681.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.95

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