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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.36, 4,391.04 and 736.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.36, 4,391.04 and 736.09 is: 1,104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.36 : 4,391.04 = 736.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.36/4,391.04 = 736.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.36x = 4,391.04 × 736.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.36x = 3,232,200.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,200.63/2,927.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.14

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