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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.63, 4,028.44 and 737.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.63, 4,028.44 and 737.83 is: 1,106.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.63 : 4,028.44 = 737.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.63/4,028.44 = 737.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.63x = 4,028.44 × 737.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.63x = 2,972,303.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,303.89/2,685.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.74

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