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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.91, 4,402.37 and 743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.91, 4,402.37 and 743.64 is: 1,115.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.91 : 4,402.37 = 743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.91/4,402.37 = 743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.91x = 4,402.37 × 743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.91x = 3,273,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,273,780.29/2,934.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.46

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