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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.90, 4,031.94 and 740.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.90, 4,031.94 and 740.25 is: 1,110.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.90 : 4,031.94 = 740.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.90/4,031.94 = 740.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.90x = 4,031.94 × 740.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.90x = 2,984,643.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,643.59/2,687.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.40

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