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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.05, 4,040.77 and 746

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.05, 4,040.77 and 746 is: 1,118.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.05 : 4,040.77 = 746 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.05/4,040.77 = 746/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.05x = 4,040.77 × 746
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.05x = 3,014,414.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,014,414.42/2,694.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.92

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