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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,810.57, 4,215.78 and 730.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,810.57, 4,215.78 and 730.57 is: 1,095.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,810.57 : 4,215.78 = 730.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,810.57/4,215.78 = 730.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,810.57x = 4,215.78 × 730.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,810.57x = 3,079,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,919.76/2,810.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.84

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