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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.28, 4,111.86 and 689.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.28, 4,111.86 and 689.28 is: 1,033.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.28 : 4,111.86 = 689.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.28/4,111.86 = 689.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.28x = 4,111.86 × 689.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.28x = 2,834,222.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,834,222.86/2,741.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,033.90

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