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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.64, 3,062.34 and 743.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.64, 3,062.34 and 743.40 is: 1,114.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.64 : 3,062.34 = 743.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.64/3,062.34 = 743.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.64x = 3,062.34 × 743.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.64x = 2,276,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,276,543.56/2,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.51

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