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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.44, 4,023.30 and 734.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.44, 4,023.30 and 734.66 is: 1,101.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.44 : 4,023.30 = 734.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.44/4,023.30 = 734.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.44x = 4,023.30 × 734.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.44x = 2,955,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,955,757.58/2,682.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.89

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