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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,685.94, 4,029.52 and 738.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,685.94, 4,029.52 and 738.30 is: 1,107.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,685.94 : 4,029.52 = 738.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,685.94/4,029.52 = 738.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,685.94x = 4,029.52 × 738.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,685.94x = 2,974,994.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,994.62/2,685.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.62

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