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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,935.65, 4,403.63 and 744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,935.65, 4,403.63 and 744.40 is: 1,116.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,935.65 : 4,403.63 = 744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,935.65/4,403.63 = 744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,935.65x = 4,403.63 × 744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,935.65x = 3,278,040.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,278,040.58/2,935.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.63

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