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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.84, 4,040.79 and 746.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.84, 4,040.79 and 746.20 is: 1,119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.84 : 4,040.79 = 746.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.84/4,040.79 = 746.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.84x = 4,040.79 × 746.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.84x = 3,015,213.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,213.56/2,693.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.30

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