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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,040.32, 3,061.02 and 741.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,040.32, 3,061.02 and 741.92 is: 1,113.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,040.32 : 3,061.02 = 741.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,040.32/3,061.02 = 741.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,040.32x = 3,061.02 × 741.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,040.32x = 2,271,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,031.96/2,040.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.08

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