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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.01, 3,063.20 and 743.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.01, 3,063.20 and 743.13 is: 1,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.01 : 3,063.20 = 743.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.01/3,063.20 = 743.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.01x = 3,063.20 × 743.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.01x = 2,276,352.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,352.10/2,042.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.76

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