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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.56, 4,047.88 and 750.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.56, 4,047.88 and 750.74 is: 1,126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.56 : 4,047.88 = 750.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.56/4,047.88 = 750.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.56x = 4,047.88 × 750.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.56x = 3,038,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,038,905.43/2,698.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.12

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