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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.76, 4,036.03 and 742.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.76, 4,036.03 and 742.91 is: 1,114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.76 : 4,036.03 = 742.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.76/4,036.03 = 742.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.76x = 4,036.03 × 742.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.76x = 2,998,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,407.05/2,690.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.33

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