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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.57, 4,043.24 and 747.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.57, 4,043.24 and 747.73 is: 1,121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.57 : 4,043.24 = 747.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.57/4,043.24 = 747.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.57x = 4,043.24 × 747.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.57x = 3,023,251.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,251.85/2,695.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.56

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