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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.28, 4,057.53 and 731.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.28, 4,057.53 and 731.02 is: 1,096.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.28 : 4,057.53 = 731.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.28/4,057.53 = 731.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.28x = 4,057.53 × 731.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.28x = 2,966,139.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,966,139.90/2,705.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.43

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