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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.51, 4,067.54 and 737.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.51, 4,067.54 and 737.18 is: 1,105.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.51 : 4,067.54 = 737.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.51/4,067.54 = 737.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.51x = 4,067.54 × 737.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.51x = 2,998,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,485.11/2,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,105.84

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