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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.94, 4,042.35 and 747.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.94, 4,042.35 and 747.28 is: 1,120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.94 : 4,042.35 = 747.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.94/4,042.35 = 747.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.94x = 4,042.35 × 747.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.94x = 3,020,767.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,767.31/2,694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.90

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