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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.10, 3,061.66 and 742.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.10, 3,061.66 and 742.67 is: 1,114.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.10 : 3,061.66 = 742.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.10/3,061.66 = 742.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.10x = 3,061.66 × 742.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.10x = 2,273,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,273,808.83/2,041.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.01

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