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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.29, 4,036.64 and 743.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.29, 4,036.64 and 743.65 is: 1,115.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.29 : 4,036.64 = 743.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.29/4,036.64 = 743.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.29x = 4,036.64 × 743.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.29x = 3,001,833.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,833.53/2,691.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.39

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