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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.27, 3,062.80 and 743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.27, 3,062.80 and 743.44 is: 1,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.27 : 3,062.80 = 743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.27/3,062.80 = 743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.27x = 3,062.80 × 743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.27x = 2,277,001.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,277,001.30/2,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.94

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