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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.12, 4,033.62 and 741.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.12, 4,033.62 and 741.34 is: 1,111.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.12 : 4,033.62 = 741.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.12/4,033.62 = 741.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.12x = 4,033.62 × 741.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.12x = 2,990,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,283.85/2,689.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.99

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