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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,933.01, 4,399.14 and 741.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,933.01, 4,399.14 and 741.69 is: 1,112.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,933.01 : 4,399.14 = 741.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,933.01/4,399.14 = 741.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,933.01x = 4,399.14 × 741.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,933.01x = 3,262,800.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,262,800.93/2,933.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.44

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