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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.94, 4,029.18 and 738.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.94, 4,029.18 and 738.28 is: 1,107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.94 : 4,029.18 = 738.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.94/4,029.18 = 738.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.94x = 4,029.18 × 738.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.94x = 2,974,663.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,663.01/2,685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.49

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