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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.66, 4,043.52 and 747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.66, 4,043.52 and 747.88 is: 1,121.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.66 : 4,043.52 = 747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.66/4,043.52 = 747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.66x = 4,043.52 × 747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.66x = 3,024,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,067.74/2,695.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.83

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