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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.58, 4,048.09 and 750.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.58, 4,048.09 and 750.78 is: 1,126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.58 : 4,048.09 = 750.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.58/4,048.09 = 750.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.58x = 4,048.09 × 750.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.58x = 3,039,223.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,223.13/2,698.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.23

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