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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,688.68, 4,033 and 741.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,688.68, 4,033 and 741.04 is: 1,111.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,688.68 : 4,033 = 741.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,688.68/4,033 = 741.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,688.68x = 4,033 × 741.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,688.68x = 2,988,614.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,614.32/2,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.55

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