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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.09, 3,062.52 and 743.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.09, 3,062.52 and 743.25 is: 1,114.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.09 : 3,062.52 = 743.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.09/3,062.52 = 743.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.09x = 3,062.52 × 743.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.09x = 2,276,217.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,217.99/2,042.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.65

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