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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.54, 4,037.31 and 743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.54, 4,037.31 and 743.74 is: 1,115.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.54 : 4,037.31 = 743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.54/4,037.31 = 743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.54x = 4,037.31 × 743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.54x = 3,002,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,705.22/2,691.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.61

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