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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.98, 4,402.47 and 743.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.98, 4,402.47 and 743.71 is: 1,115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.98 : 4,402.47 = 743.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.98/4,402.47 = 743.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.98x = 4,402.47 × 743.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.98x = 3,274,135.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,274,135.23/2,934.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.56

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