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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.26, 4,032.28 and 740.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.26, 4,032.28 and 740.41 is: 1,110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.26 : 4,032.28 = 740.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.26/4,032.28 = 740.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.26x = 4,032.28 × 740.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.26x = 2,985,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,540.43/2,688.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.58

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