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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.21, 4,029.32 and 738.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.21, 4,029.32 and 738.57 is: 1,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.21 : 4,029.32 = 738.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.21/4,029.32 = 738.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.21x = 4,029.32 × 738.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.21x = 2,975,934.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,975,934.87/2,686.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.86

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