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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,916.02, 4,374.02 and 724.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,916.02, 4,374.02 and 724.73 is: 1,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,916.02 : 4,374.02 = 724.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,916.02/4,374.02 = 724.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,916.02x = 4,374.02 × 724.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,916.02x = 3,169,958.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,169,958.02/2,916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.09

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