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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.42, 4,391.10 and 736.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.42, 4,391.10 and 736.10 is: 1,104.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.42 : 4,391.10 = 736.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.42/4,391.10 = 736.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.42x = 4,391.10 × 736.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.42x = 3,232,288.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,232,288.71/2,927.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.14

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