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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.89, 4,028.97 and 738.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.89, 4,028.97 and 738.05 is: 1,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.89 : 4,028.97 = 738.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.89/4,028.97 = 738.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.89x = 4,028.97 × 738.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.89x = 2,973,581.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,581.31/2,685.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.11

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