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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.58, 4,037.49 and 743.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.58, 4,037.49 and 743.74 is: 1,115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.58 : 4,037.49 = 743.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.58/4,037.49 = 743.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.58x = 4,037.49 × 743.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.58x = 3,002,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,002,842.81/2,691.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.64

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