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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.52, 4,037.28 and 743.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.52, 4,037.28 and 743.72 is: 1,115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.52 : 4,037.28 = 743.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.52/4,037.28 = 743.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.52x = 4,037.28 × 743.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.52x = 3,002,598.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,598.05/2,691.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.58

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