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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.29, 4,221.44 and 734.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.29, 4,221.44 and 734.29 is: 1,101.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.29 : 4,221.44 = 734.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.29/4,221.44 = 734.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.29x = 4,221.44 × 734.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.29x = 3,099,765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,765.54/2,814.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.44

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