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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.38, 4,047.80 and 750.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.38, 4,047.80 and 750.60 is: 1,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.38 : 4,047.80 = 750.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.38/4,047.80 = 750.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.38x = 4,047.80 × 750.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.38x = 3,038,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,274.93/2,698.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.96

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