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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.59, 4,040.41 and 745.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.59, 4,040.41 and 745.95 is: 1,118.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.59 : 4,040.41 = 745.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.59/4,040.41 = 745.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.59x = 4,040.41 × 745.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.59x = 3,013,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,943.84/2,693.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.93

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