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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.43, 4,065.99 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.43, 4,065.99 and 736.10 is: 1,104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.43 : 4,065.99 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.43/4,065.99 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.43x = 4,065.99 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.43x = 2,992,954.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,954.91/2,710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.24

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