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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.49, 4,032.26 and 740.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.49, 4,032.26 and 740.84 is: 1,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.49 : 4,032.26 = 740.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.49/4,032.26 = 740.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.49x = 4,032.26 × 740.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.49x = 2,987,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,255.79/2,688.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.13

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