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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.27, 4,381.79 and 730.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.27, 4,381.79 and 730.00 is: 1,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.27 : 4,381.79 = 730.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.27/4,381.79 = 730.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.27x = 4,381.79 × 730.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.27x = 3,198,684.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,198,684.79/2,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.96

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