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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.27, 4,386.42 and 733.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.27, 4,386.42 and 733.01 is: 1,099.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.27 : 4,386.42 = 733.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.27/4,386.42 = 733.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.27x = 4,386.42 × 733.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.27x = 3,215,267.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,215,267.79/2,924.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.51

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