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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.56, 4,027.72 and 737.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.56, 4,027.72 and 737.92 is: 1,106.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.56 : 4,027.72 = 737.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.56/4,027.72 = 737.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.56x = 4,027.72 × 737.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.56x = 2,972,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,135.14/2,685.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.71

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