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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,689.97, 4,035.20 and 742.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,689.97, 4,035.20 and 742.19 is: 1,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,689.97 : 4,035.20 = 742.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,689.97/4,035.20 = 742.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,689.97x = 4,035.20 × 742.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,689.97x = 2,994,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,861.20/2,689.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.35

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