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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.34, 4,031.01 and 739.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.34, 4,031.01 and 739.83 is: 1,109.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.34 : 4,031.01 = 739.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.34/4,031.01 = 739.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.34x = 4,031.01 × 739.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.34x = 2,982,262.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,262.13/2,687.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.75

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