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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.72, 4,040.58 and 745.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.72, 4,040.58 and 745.93 is: 1,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.72 : 4,040.58 = 745.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.72/4,040.58 = 745.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.72x = 4,040.58 × 745.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.72x = 3,013,965.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,965.91/2,693.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.89

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