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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.03, 4,386.09 and 732.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.03, 4,386.09 and 732.75 is: 1,099.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.03 : 4,386.09 = 732.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.03/4,386.09 = 732.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.03x = 4,386.09 × 732.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.03x = 3,213,907.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,907.45/2,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.14

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