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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.57, 4,387.04 and 733.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.57, 4,387.04 and 733.33 is: 1,100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.57 : 4,387.04 = 733.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.57/4,387.04 = 733.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.57x = 4,387.04 × 733.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.57x = 3,217,148.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,217,148.04/2,924.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.04

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