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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.60, 4,023.63 and 735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.60, 4,023.63 and 735.09 is: 1,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.60 : 4,023.63 = 735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.60/4,023.63 = 735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.60x = 4,023.63 × 735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.60x = 2,957,730.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,957,730.18/2,682.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.56

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