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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.24, 4,029.54 and 738.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.24, 4,029.54 and 738.64 is: 1,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.24 : 4,029.54 = 738.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.24/4,029.54 = 738.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.24x = 4,029.54 × 738.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.24x = 2,976,379.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,379.43/2,686.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.01

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