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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.08, 4,033.76 and 741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.08, 4,033.76 and 741.30 is: 1,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.08 : 4,033.76 = 741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.08/4,033.76 = 741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.08x = 4,033.76 × 741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.08x = 2,990,222.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,222.58/2,689.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.99

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