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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.13, 4,105.69 and 685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.13, 4,105.69 and 685.13 is: 1,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.13 : 4,105.69 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.13/4,105.69 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.13x = 4,105.69 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.13x = 2,812,909.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,909.15/2,737.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.69

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