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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.15, 4,386.11 and 732.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.15, 4,386.11 and 732.87 is: 1,099.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.15 : 4,386.11 = 732.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.15/4,386.11 = 732.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.15x = 4,386.11 × 732.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.15x = 3,214,444.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,214,444.77/2,924.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.28

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