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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.62, 4,043.40 and 747.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.62, 4,043.40 and 747.75 is: 1,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.62 : 4,043.40 = 747.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.62/4,043.40 = 747.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.62x = 4,043.40 × 747.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.62x = 3,023,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,452.35/2,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.62

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