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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.37, 4,028.33 and 737.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.37, 4,028.33 and 737.57 is: 1,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.37 : 4,028.33 = 737.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.37/4,028.33 = 737.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.37x = 4,028.33 × 737.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.37x = 2,971,175.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,175.36/2,685.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.43

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