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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,695.97, 4,044.15 and 748.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,695.97, 4,044.15 and 748.32 is: 1,122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,695.97 : 4,044.15 = 748.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,695.97/4,044.15 = 748.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,695.97x = 4,044.15 × 748.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,695.97x = 3,026,318.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,026,318.33/2,695.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.54

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