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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.42, 4,043.20 and 747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.42, 4,043.20 and 747.62 is: 1,121.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.42 : 4,043.20 = 747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.42/4,043.20 = 747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.42x = 4,043.20 × 747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.42x = 3,022,777.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,777.18/2,695.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.45

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