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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.63, 4,026.94 and 736.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.63, 4,026.94 and 736.83 is: 1,105.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.63 : 4,026.94 = 736.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.63/4,026.94 = 736.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.63x = 4,026.94 × 736.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.63x = 2,967,175.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,967,175.84/2,684.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.25

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