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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.51, 4,070.54 and 739.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.51, 4,070.54 and 739.18 is: 1,108.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.51 : 4,070.54 = 739.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.51/4,070.54 = 739.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.51x = 4,070.54 × 739.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.51x = 3,008,837.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,837.71/2,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.84

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