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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,060.16 and 742.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,060.16 and 742.16 is: 1,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,060.16 = 742.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,060.16 = 742.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,060.16 × 742.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 2,271,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,271,128.35/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.25

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