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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.13, 4,114.70 and 691.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.13, 4,114.70 and 691.13 is: 1,036.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.13 : 4,114.70 = 691.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.13/4,114.70 = 691.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.13x = 4,114.70 × 691.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.13x = 2,843,768.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,768.58/2,743.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.69

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