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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.58, 4,043.71 and 747.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.58, 4,043.71 and 747.78 is: 1,121.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.58 : 4,043.71 = 747.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.58/4,043.71 = 747.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.58x = 4,043.71 × 747.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.58x = 3,023,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,809.77/2,695.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.77

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