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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,814.93, 4,222.02 and 735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,814.93, 4,222.02 and 735.08 is: 1,102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,814.93 : 4,222.02 = 735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,814.93/4,222.02 = 735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,814.93x = 4,222.02 × 735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,814.93x = 3,103,522.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,522.46/2,814.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.52

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