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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.03, 4,115.52 and 742.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.03, 4,115.52 and 742.70 is: 1,113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.03 : 4,115.52 = 742.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.03/4,115.52 = 742.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.03x = 4,115.52 × 742.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.03x = 3,056,576.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,576.13/2,744.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.90

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