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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,683.98, 4,025.73 and 736.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,683.98, 4,025.73 and 736.18 is: 1,104.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,683.98 : 4,025.73 = 736.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,683.98/4,025.73 = 736.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,683.98x = 4,025.73 × 736.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,683.98x = 2,963,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,963,665.93/2,683.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.21

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