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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.94, 4,038.52 and 744.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.94, 4,038.52 and 744.30 is: 1,116.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.94 : 4,038.52 = 744.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.94/4,038.52 = 744.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.94x = 4,038.52 × 744.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.94x = 3,005,870.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,870.44/2,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.62

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