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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,928.94, 4,393.35 and 737.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,928.94, 4,393.35 and 737.61 is: 1,106.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,928.94 : 4,393.35 = 737.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,928.94/4,393.35 = 737.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,928.94x = 4,393.35 × 737.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,928.94x = 3,240,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,240,578.89/2,928.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.40

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