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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,681.88, 4,022.82 and 734.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,681.88, 4,022.82 and 734.24 is: 1,101.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,681.88 : 4,022.82 = 734.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,681.88/4,022.82 = 734.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,681.88x = 4,022.82 × 734.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,681.88x = 2,953,715.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,953,715.36/2,681.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.36

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