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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.36, 3,063.54 and 743.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.36, 3,063.54 and 743.93 is: 1,115.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.36 : 3,063.54 = 743.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.36/3,063.54 = 743.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.36x = 3,063.54 × 743.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.36x = 2,279,040.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,279,040.27/2,042.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.89

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