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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.48, 4,046.22 and 749.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.48, 4,046.22 and 749.70 is: 1,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.48 : 4,046.22 = 749.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.48/4,046.22 = 749.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.48x = 4,046.22 × 749.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.48x = 3,033,451.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,451.13/2,697.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.55

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