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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.40, 4,037.19 and 743.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.40, 4,037.19 and 743.75 is: 1,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.40 : 4,037.19 = 743.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.40/4,037.19 = 743.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.40x = 4,037.19 × 743.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.40x = 3,002,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,660.06/2,691.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.65

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