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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.01, 4,033.41 and 741.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.01, 4,033.41 and 741.16 is: 1,111.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.01 : 4,033.41 = 741.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.01/4,033.41 = 741.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.01x = 4,033.41 × 741.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.01x = 2,989,402.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,402.16/2,689.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.71

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