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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.78, 4,043.90 and 747.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.78, 4,043.90 and 747.98 is: 1,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.78 : 4,043.90 = 747.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.78/4,043.90 = 747.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.78x = 4,043.90 × 747.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.78x = 3,024,773.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,773.78/2,695.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.04

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