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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.04, 4,030.64 and 739.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.04, 4,030.64 and 739.28 is: 1,108.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.04 : 4,030.64 = 739.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.04/4,030.64 = 739.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.04x = 4,030.64 × 739.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.04x = 2,979,771.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,771.54/2,687.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.94

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