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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.55 and 739.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.75, 4,229.55 and 739.70 is: 1,109.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.75 : 4,229.55 = 739.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.75/4,229.55 = 739.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.75x = 4,229.55 × 739.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.75x = 3,128,598.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,598.14/2,819.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.53

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