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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.84, 4,037.82 and 744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.84, 4,037.82 and 744.12 is: 1,116.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.84 : 4,037.82 = 744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.84/4,037.82 = 744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.84x = 4,037.82 × 744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.84x = 3,004,622.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,622.62/2,691.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.20

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