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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.98, 4,024.08 and 735.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.98, 4,024.08 and 735.34 is: 1,102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.98 : 4,024.08 = 735.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.98/4,024.08 = 735.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.98x = 4,024.08 × 735.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.98x = 2,959,066.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,959,066.99/2,682.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.90

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