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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.60, 3,063.48 and 743.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.60, 3,063.48 and 743.64 is: 1,115.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.60 : 3,063.48 = 743.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.60/3,063.48 = 743.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.60x = 3,063.48 × 743.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.60x = 2,278,126.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,278,126.27/2,042.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.31

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