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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.70, 3,063.34 and 743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.70, 3,063.34 and 743.26 is: 1,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.70 : 3,063.34 = 743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.70/3,063.34 = 743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.70x = 3,063.34 × 743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.70x = 2,276,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,858.09/2,041.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.18

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