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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.57, 4,388.49 and 734.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.57, 4,388.49 and 734.33 is: 1,101.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.57 : 4,388.49 = 734.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.57/4,388.49 = 734.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.57x = 4,388.49 × 734.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.57x = 3,222,577.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,222,577.92/2,925.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.52

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