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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.10, 4,047.38 and 750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.10, 4,047.38 and 750.30 is: 1,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.10 : 4,047.38 = 750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.10/4,047.38 = 750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.10x = 4,047.38 × 750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.10x = 3,036,768.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,768.30/2,698.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.52

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