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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,042.85, 3,061.57 and 743.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,042.85, 3,061.57 and 743.07 is: 1,113.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,042.85 : 3,061.57 = 743.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,042.85/3,061.57 = 743.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,042.85x = 3,061.57 × 743.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,042.85x = 2,274,960.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,274,960.82/2,042.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.62

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