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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.20, 4,098.97 and 758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.20, 4,098.97 and 758.35 is: 1,137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.20 : 4,098.97 = 758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.20/4,098.97 = 758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.20x = 4,098.97 × 758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.20x = 3,108,455.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,455.81/2,733.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.30

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