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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.09, 4,032.14 and 740.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.09, 4,032.14 and 740.85 is: 1,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.09 : 4,032.14 = 740.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.09/4,032.14 = 740.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.09x = 4,032.14 × 740.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.09x = 2,987,207.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,207.21/2,688.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.28

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