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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.68, 3,060.54 and 742.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.68, 3,060.54 and 742.44 is: 1,112.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.68 : 3,060.54 = 742.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.68/3,060.54 = 742.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.68x = 3,060.54 × 742.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.68x = 2,272,267.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,267.32/2,041.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.94

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