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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.12, 4,022.57 and 734.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.12, 4,022.57 and 734.48 is: 1,101.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.12 : 4,022.57 = 734.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.12/4,022.57 = 734.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.12x = 4,022.57 × 734.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.12x = 2,954,473.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,473.43/2,682.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.54

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