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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.63, 4,115.44 and 691.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.63, 4,115.44 and 691.63 is: 1,037.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.63 : 4,115.44 = 691.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.63/4,115.44 = 691.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.63x = 4,115.44 × 691.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.63x = 2,846,361.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,846,361.77/2,743.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.44

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