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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.94, 4,040.46 and 745.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.94, 4,040.46 and 745.70 is: 1,118.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.94 : 4,040.46 = 745.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.94/4,040.46 = 745.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.94x = 4,040.46 × 745.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.94x = 3,012,950.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,950.82/2,693.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.42

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