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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.68, 4,037.72 and 743.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.68, 4,037.72 and 743.87 is: 1,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.68 : 4,037.72 = 743.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.68/4,037.72 = 743.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.68x = 4,037.72 × 743.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.68x = 3,003,514.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,514.87/2,691.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.85

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