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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.35, 4,029.06 and 738.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.35, 4,029.06 and 738.10 is: 1,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.35 : 4,029.06 = 738.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.35/4,029.06 = 738.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.35x = 4,029.06 × 738.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.35x = 2,973,849.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,973,849.19/2,686.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.02

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