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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,693.99, 4,041.02 and 746.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,693.99, 4,041.02 and 746.21 is: 1,119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,693.99 : 4,041.02 = 746.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,693.99/4,041.02 = 746.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,693.99x = 4,041.02 × 746.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,693.99x = 3,015,461.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,461.50/2,693.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.33

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