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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.68, 4,066.05 and 736.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.68, 4,066.05 and 736.41 is: 1,104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.68 : 4,066.05 = 736.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.68/4,066.05 = 736.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.68x = 4,066.05 × 736.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.68x = 2,994,261.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,261.39/2,710.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.62

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