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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.52, 4,048.02 and 750.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.52, 4,048.02 and 750.73 is: 1,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.52 : 4,048.02 = 750.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.52/4,048.02 = 750.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.52x = 4,048.02 × 750.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.52x = 3,038,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,954.03/2,698.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.15

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