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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.77, 4,388.67 and 734.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.77, 4,388.67 and 734.51 is: 1,101.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.77 : 4,388.67 = 734.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.77/4,388.67 = 734.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.77x = 4,388.67 × 734.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.77x = 3,223,500.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,223,500.06/2,925.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.76

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