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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.14, 4,035.31 and 742.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.14, 4,035.31 and 742.49 is: 1,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.14 : 4,035.31 = 742.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.14/4,035.31 = 742.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.14x = 4,035.31 × 742.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.14x = 2,996,177.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,177.32/2,690.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.76

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