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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.26, 4,046.12 and 749.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.26, 4,046.12 and 749.48 is: 1,124.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.26 : 4,046.12 = 749.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.26/4,046.12 = 749.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.26x = 4,046.12 × 749.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.26x = 3,032,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,486.02/2,697.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.28

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