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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.48, 4,041.26 and 746.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.48, 4,041.26 and 746.23 is: 1,119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.48 : 4,041.26 = 746.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.48/4,041.26 = 746.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.48x = 4,041.26 × 746.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.48x = 3,015,705.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,705.99/2,694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.22

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