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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.36, 4,044.53 and 748.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.36, 4,044.53 and 748.51 is: 1,122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.36 : 4,044.53 = 748.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.36/4,044.53 = 748.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.36x = 4,044.53 × 748.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.36x = 3,027,362.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,027,362.91/2,696.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.76

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