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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.32, 4,032 and 740.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.32, 4,032 and 740.80 is: 1,111.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.32 : 4,032 = 740.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.32/4,032 = 740.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.32x = 4,032 × 740.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.32x = 2,986,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,905.60/2,688.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.07

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