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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.31, 4,035.02 and 742.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.31, 4,035.02 and 742.52 is: 1,113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.31 : 4,035.02 = 742.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.31/4,035.02 = 742.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.31x = 4,035.02 × 742.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.31x = 2,996,066.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,066.73/2,690.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.65

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