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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.50, 4,229.22 and 739.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.50, 4,229.22 and 739.52 is: 1,109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.50 : 4,229.22 = 739.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.50/4,229.22 = 739.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.50x = 4,229.22 × 739.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.50x = 3,127,592.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,127,592.77/2,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.27

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