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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.50, 4,047.97 and 750.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.50, 4,047.97 and 750.70 is: 1,126.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.50 : 4,047.97 = 750.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.50/4,047.97 = 750.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.50x = 4,047.97 × 750.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.50x = 3,038,821.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,821.20/2,698.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.11

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