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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.47, 4,041.25 and 746.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.47, 4,041.25 and 746.87 is: 1,120.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.47 : 4,041.25 = 746.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.47/4,041.25 = 746.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.47x = 4,041.25 × 746.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.47x = 3,018,288.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,018,288.39/2,694.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.18

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