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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.56, 4,033.02 and 740.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.56, 4,033.02 and 740.72 is: 1,111.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.56 : 4,033.02 = 740.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.56/4,033.02 = 740.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.56x = 4,033.02 × 740.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.56x = 2,987,338.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,338.57/2,688.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.13

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