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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.01, 4,401.02 and 742.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.01, 4,401.02 and 742.73 is: 1,114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.01 : 4,401.02 = 742.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.01/4,401.02 = 742.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.01x = 4,401.02 × 742.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.01x = 3,268,782.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,268,782.44/2,934.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.10

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