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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.96, 4,037.98 and 744.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.96, 4,037.98 and 744.32 is: 1,116.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.96 : 4,037.98 = 744.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.96/4,037.98 = 744.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.96x = 4,037.98 × 744.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.96x = 3,005,549.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,005,549.27/2,691.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.49

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