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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.04, 4,036.78 and 743.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.04, 4,036.78 and 743.24 is: 1,114.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.04 : 4,036.78 = 743.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.04/4,036.78 = 743.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.04x = 4,036.78 × 743.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.04x = 3,000,289.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,289.84/2,691.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.92

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