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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.01, 4,382.98 and 730.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.01, 4,382.98 and 730.76 is: 1,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.01 : 4,382.98 = 730.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.01/4,382.98 = 730.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.01x = 4,382.98 × 730.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.01x = 3,202,882.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,882.72/2,922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.12

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