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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.39, 4,389.54 and 735.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.39, 4,389.54 and 735.13 is: 1,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.39 : 4,389.54 = 735.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.39/4,389.54 = 735.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.39x = 4,389.54 × 735.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.39x = 3,226,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,882.54/2,926.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.68

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