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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.54, 4,113.81 and 690.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.54, 4,113.81 and 690.54 is: 1,035.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.54 : 4,113.81 = 690.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.54/4,113.81 = 690.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.54x = 4,113.81 × 690.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.54x = 2,840,750.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840,750.36/2,742.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.81

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