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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.87, 4,042.28 and 747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.87, 4,042.28 and 747 is: 1,120.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.87 : 4,042.28 = 747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.87/4,042.28 = 747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.87x = 4,042.28 × 747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.87x = 3,019,579.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,579.43/2,694.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.49

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