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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.36, 4,023.12 and 734.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.36, 4,023.12 and 734.70 is: 1,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.36 : 4,023.12 = 734.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.36/4,023.12 = 734.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.36x = 4,023.12 × 734.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.36x = 2,955,786.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,786.26/2,682.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.93

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