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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.57, 4,030.01 and 738.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.57, 4,030.01 and 738.73 is: 1,108.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.57 : 4,030.01 = 738.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.57/4,030.01 = 738.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.57x = 4,030.01 × 738.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.57x = 2,977,089.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,089.29/2,686.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.14

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