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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.58, 4,391.38 and 736.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.58, 4,391.38 and 736.30 is: 1,104.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.58 : 4,391.38 = 736.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.58/4,391.38 = 736.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.58x = 4,391.38 × 736.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.58x = 3,233,351.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,233,351.14/2,927.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.45

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