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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,927.83, 4,391.76 and 736.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,927.83, 4,391.76 and 736.55 is: 1,104.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,927.83 : 4,391.76 = 736.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,927.83/4,391.76 = 736.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,927.83x = 4,391.76 × 736.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,927.83x = 3,234,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,234,750.83/2,927.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.83

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