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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.68, 4,221.64 and 734.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.68, 4,221.64 and 734.83 is: 1,102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.68 : 4,221.64 = 734.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.68/4,221.64 = 734.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.68x = 4,221.64 × 734.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.68x = 3,102,187.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,187.72/2,814.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.15

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