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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.22, 4,045.38 and 749.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.22, 4,045.38 and 749.62 is: 1,124.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.22 : 4,045.38 = 749.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.22/4,045.38 = 749.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.22x = 4,045.38 × 749.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.22x = 3,032,497.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,497.76/2,697.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.30

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