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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.81, 3,063.16 and 743.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.81, 3,063.16 and 743.27 is: 1,115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.81 : 3,063.16 = 743.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.81/3,063.16 = 743.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.81x = 3,063.16 × 743.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.81x = 2,276,754.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,754.93/2,041.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.07

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