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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.68, 4,393.01 and 737.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.68, 4,393.01 and 737.41 is: 1,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.68 : 4,393.01 = 737.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.68/4,393.01 = 737.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.68x = 4,393.01 × 737.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.68x = 3,239,427.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,239,427.54/2,928.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.11

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