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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.24, 4,046.88 and 750.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.24, 4,046.88 and 750.59 is: 1,125.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.24 : 4,046.88 = 750.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.24/4,046.88 = 750.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.24x = 4,046.88 × 750.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.24x = 3,037,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,547.66/2,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.75

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