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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.31, 4,228.55 and 739.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.31, 4,228.55 and 739.35 is: 1,108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.31 : 4,228.55 = 739.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.31/4,228.55 = 739.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.31x = 4,228.55 × 739.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.31x = 3,126,374.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,374.75/2,819.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.91

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