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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,041.92, 3,063.36 and 744

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,041.92, 3,063.36 and 744 is: 1,116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,041.92 : 3,063.36 = 744 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,041.92/3,063.36 = 744/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,041.92x = 3,063.36 × 744
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,041.92x = 2,279,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,139.84/2,041.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.17

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