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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.48, 4,042.76 and 747.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.48, 4,042.76 and 747.23 is: 1,120.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.48 : 4,042.76 = 747.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.48/4,042.76 = 747.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.48x = 4,042.76 × 747.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.48x = 3,020,871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,871.55/2,695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.72

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