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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.54, 4,040.33 and 745.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.54, 4,040.33 and 745.61 is: 1,118.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.54 : 4,040.33 = 745.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.54/4,040.33 = 745.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.54x = 4,040.33 × 745.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.54x = 3,012,486.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,486.52/2,693.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.41

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