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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.74, 4,041.63 and 747.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.74, 4,041.63 and 747.09 is: 1,120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.74 : 4,041.63 = 747.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.74/4,041.63 = 747.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.74x = 4,041.63 × 747.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.74x = 3,019,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,461.36/2,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.50

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