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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.24, 4,036.85 and 743.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.24, 4,036.85 and 743.44 is: 1,115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.24 : 4,036.85 = 743.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.24/4,036.85 = 743.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.24x = 4,036.85 × 743.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.24x = 3,001,147.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,147.53/2,691.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.15

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