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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.07, 4,042.49 and 747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.07, 4,042.49 and 747.23 is: 1,120.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.07 : 4,042.49 = 747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.07/4,042.49 = 747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.07x = 4,042.49 × 747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.07x = 3,020,669.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,669.80/2,695.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.81

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