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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.99, 4,031.51 and 740.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.99, 4,031.51 and 740.34 is: 1,110.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.99 : 4,031.51 = 740.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.99/4,031.51 = 740.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.99x = 4,031.51 × 740.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.99x = 2,984,684.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,684.41/2,687.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.38

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