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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.64, 4,046.46 and 749.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.64, 4,046.46 and 749.98 is: 1,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.64 : 4,046.46 = 749.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.64/4,046.46 = 749.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.64x = 4,046.46 × 749.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.64x = 3,034,764.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,764.07/2,697.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.97

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