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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.70, 4,031.66 and 740.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.70, 4,031.66 and 740.06 is: 1,110.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.70 : 4,031.66 = 740.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.70/4,031.66 = 740.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.70x = 4,031.66 × 740.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.70x = 2,983,646.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,646.44/2,687.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.11

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