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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.13, 4,229.89 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.13, 4,229.89 and 740.34 is: 1,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.13 : 4,229.89 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.13/4,229.89 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.13x = 4,229.89 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.13x = 3,131,573.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,573.55/2,820.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.44

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