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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.02, 4,397.86 and 740.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.02, 4,397.86 and 740.74 is: 1,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.02 : 4,397.86 = 740.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.02/4,397.86 = 740.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.02x = 4,397.86 × 740.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.02x = 3,257,670.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,670.82/2,932.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.07

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