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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.97, 4,046.50 and 750.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.97, 4,046.50 and 750.37 is: 1,125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.97 : 4,046.50 = 750.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.97/4,046.50 = 750.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.97x = 4,046.50 × 750.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.97x = 3,036,372.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,372.21/2,697.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.43

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