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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.45, 4,067.45 and 737.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.45, 4,067.45 and 737.11 is: 1,105.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.45 : 4,067.45 = 737.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.45/4,067.45 = 737.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.45x = 4,067.45 × 737.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.45x = 2,998,158.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,158.07/2,711.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.74

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