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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.96, 4,027.26 and 737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.96, 4,027.26 and 737 is: 1,105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.96 : 4,027.26 = 737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.96/4,027.26 = 737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.96x = 4,027.26 × 737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.96x = 2,968,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,968,090.62/2,684.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.45

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