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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.65, 4,033.07 and 741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.65, 4,033.07 and 741 is: 1,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.65 : 4,033.07 = 741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.65/4,033.07 = 741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.65x = 4,033.07 × 741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.65x = 2,988,501.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,501.17/2,688.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.53

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