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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.21, 4,041.27 and 746.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.21, 4,041.27 and 746.40 is: 1,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.21 : 4,041.27 = 746.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.21/4,041.27 = 746.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.21x = 4,041.27 × 746.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.21x = 3,016,403.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,016,403.93/2,694.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.59

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