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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,934.39, 4,401.61 and 743.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,934.39, 4,401.61 and 743.12 is: 1,114.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,934.39 : 4,401.61 = 743.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,934.39/4,401.61 = 743.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,934.39x = 4,401.61 × 743.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,934.39x = 3,270,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,941.82/2,934.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.69

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