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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.87, 4,043.79 and 748.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.87, 4,043.79 and 748.07 is: 1,122.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.87 : 4,043.79 = 748.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.87/4,043.79 = 748.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.87x = 4,043.79 × 748.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.87x = 3,025,037.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,025,037.99/2,695.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.10

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