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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.39, 4,026.72 and 736.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.39, 4,026.72 and 736.55 is: 1,104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.39 : 4,026.72 = 736.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.39/4,026.72 = 736.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.39x = 4,026.72 × 736.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.39x = 2,965,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,965,880.62/2,684.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.86

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