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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.26, 4,063.54 and 735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.26, 4,063.54 and 735.04 is: 1,102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.26 : 4,063.54 = 735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.26/4,063.54 = 735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.26x = 4,063.54 × 735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.26x = 2,986,864.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,864.44/2,709.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.47

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