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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,926.77, 4,390.17 and 735.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,926.77, 4,390.17 and 735.51 is: 1,103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,926.77 : 4,390.17 = 735.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,926.77/4,390.17 = 735.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,926.77x = 4,390.17 × 735.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,926.77x = 3,229,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,013.94/2,926.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.27

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