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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.93, 4,024.35 and 735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.93, 4,024.35 and 735.13 is: 1,102.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.93 : 4,024.35 = 735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.93/4,024.35 = 735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.93x = 4,024.35 × 735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.93x = 2,958,428.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,428.66/2,682.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.69

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