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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.78, 4,114.14 and 690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.78, 4,114.14 and 690.78 is: 1,036.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.78 : 4,114.14 = 690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.78/4,114.14 = 690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.78x = 4,114.14 × 690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.78x = 2,841,965.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841,965.63/2,742.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.16

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