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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,932.42, 4,398.64 and 741.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,932.42, 4,398.64 and 741.15 is: 1,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,932.42 : 4,398.64 = 741.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,932.42/4,398.64 = 741.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,932.42x = 4,398.64 × 741.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,932.42x = 3,260,054.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,260,054.35/2,932.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.73

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