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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.02, 4,046.76 and 750.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.02, 4,046.76 and 750.06 is: 1,125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.02 : 4,046.76 = 750.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.02/4,046.76 = 750.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.02x = 4,046.76 × 750.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.02x = 3,035,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,035,312.81/2,698.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.01

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