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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,696.80, 4,045.36 and 748.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,696.80, 4,045.36 and 748.96 is: 1,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,696.80 : 4,045.36 = 748.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,696.80/4,045.36 = 748.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,696.80x = 4,045.36 × 748.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,696.80x = 3,029,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,812.83/2,696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.48

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