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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.43, 4,218.27 and 732.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.43, 4,218.27 and 732.58 is: 1,098.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.43 : 4,218.27 = 732.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.43/4,218.27 = 732.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.43x = 4,218.27 × 732.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.43x = 3,090,222.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,222.76/2,812.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.78

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