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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.84, 3,062.15 and 743

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.84, 3,062.15 and 743 is: 1,114.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.84 : 3,062.15 = 743 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.84/3,062.15 = 743/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.84x = 3,062.15 × 743
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.84x = 2,275,173.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,275,173.74/2,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.28

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