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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.76, 4,037.54 and 743.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.76, 4,037.54 and 743.92 is: 1,115.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.76 : 4,037.54 = 743.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.76/4,037.54 = 743.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.76x = 4,037.54 × 743.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.76x = 3,003,606.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,606.76/2,691.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.85

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