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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.81, 4,043.72 and 748.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.81, 4,043.72 and 748.09 is: 1,122.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.81 : 4,043.72 = 748.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.81/4,043.72 = 748.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.81x = 4,043.72 × 748.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.81x = 3,025,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,062.75/2,695.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.14

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