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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.74, 4,021.89 and 733.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.74, 4,021.89 and 733.49 is: 1,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.74 : 4,021.89 = 733.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.74/4,021.89 = 733.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.74x = 4,021.89 × 733.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.74x = 2,950,016.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,016.10/2,681.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.04

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