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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,686.88, 4,030.22 and 739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,686.88, 4,030.22 and 739.04 is: 1,108.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,686.88 : 4,030.22 = 739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,686.88/4,030.22 = 739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,686.88x = 4,030.22 × 739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,686.88x = 2,978,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,475.49/2,686.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.52

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