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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.08, 4,023.96 and 734.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.08, 4,023.96 and 734.76 is: 1,101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.08 : 4,023.96 = 734.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.08/4,023.96 = 734.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.08x = 4,023.96 × 734.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.08x = 2,956,644.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,644.85/2,683.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.96

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