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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.36, 3,062.48 and 742.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.36, 3,062.48 and 742.81 is: 1,114.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.36 : 3,062.48 = 742.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.36/3,062.48 = 742.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.36x = 3,062.48 × 742.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.36x = 2,274,840.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,840.77/2,041.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.38

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