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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.31, 4,047.47 and 750.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.31, 4,047.47 and 750.57 is: 1,125.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.31 : 4,047.47 = 750.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.31/4,047.47 = 750.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.31x = 4,047.47 × 750.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.31x = 3,037,893.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,893.44/2,698.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.85

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