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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.01, 4,069.79 and 738.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.01, 4,069.79 and 738.68 is: 1,108.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.01 : 4,069.79 = 738.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.01/4,069.79 = 738.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.01x = 4,069.79 × 738.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.01x = 3,006,248.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,006,248.43/2,713.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.09

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