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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.64, 4,047.98 and 751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.64, 4,047.98 and 751 is: 1,126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.64 : 4,047.98 = 751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.64/4,047.98 = 751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.64x = 4,047.98 × 751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.64x = 3,040,032.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,032.98/2,698.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.51

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