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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.08, 4,033.20 and 741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.08, 4,033.20 and 741.48 is: 1,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.08 : 4,033.20 = 741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.08/4,033.20 = 741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.08x = 4,033.20 × 741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.08x = 2,990,537.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,537.14/2,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.10

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