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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.16, 4,024.86 and 735.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.16, 4,024.86 and 735.10 is: 1,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.16 : 4,024.86 = 735.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.16/4,024.86 = 735.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.16x = 4,024.86 × 735.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.16x = 2,958,674.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,674.59/2,683.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.68

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