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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.53, 4,389.73 and 735.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.53, 4,389.73 and 735.21 is: 1,102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.53 : 4,389.73 = 735.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.53/4,389.73 = 735.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.53x = 4,389.73 × 735.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.53x = 3,227,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,371.56/2,926.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.80

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