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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.55, 4,048.05 and 750.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.55, 4,048.05 and 750.75 is: 1,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.55 : 4,048.05 = 750.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.55/4,048.05 = 750.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.55x = 4,048.05 × 750.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.55x = 3,039,073.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,073.54/2,698.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.19

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