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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.75, 4,390.08 and 735.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.75, 4,390.08 and 735.48 is: 1,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.75 : 4,390.08 = 735.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.75/4,390.08 = 735.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.75x = 4,390.08 × 735.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.75x = 3,228,796.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,228,796.82/2,926.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.20

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