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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.33, 4,062.91 and 734.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.33, 4,062.91 and 734.03 is: 1,101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.33 : 4,062.91 = 734.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.33/4,062.91 = 734.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.33x = 4,062.91 × 734.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.33x = 2,982,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,277.51/2,708.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.15

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