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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.33, 4,098.17 and 758.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.33, 4,098.17 and 758.10 is: 1,137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.33 : 4,098.17 = 758.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.33/4,098.17 = 758.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.33x = 4,098.17 × 758.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.33x = 3,106,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,818.89/2,732.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.06

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