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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.62, 4,040.40 and 745.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.62, 4,040.40 and 745.75 is: 1,118.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.62 : 4,040.40 = 745.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.62/4,040.40 = 745.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.62x = 4,040.40 × 745.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.62x = 3,013,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,128.30/2,693.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.62

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