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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.02, 4,042.26 and 747.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.02, 4,042.26 and 747.06 is: 1,120.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.02 : 4,042.26 = 747.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.02/4,042.26 = 747.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.02x = 4,042.26 × 747.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.02x = 3,019,810.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,810.76/2,695.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.52

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