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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,684.97, 4,027.69 and 737.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,684.97, 4,027.69 and 737.17 is: 1,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,684.97 : 4,027.69 = 737.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,684.97/4,027.69 = 737.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,684.97x = 4,027.69 × 737.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,684.97x = 2,969,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,969,092.24/2,684.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.82

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