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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.75, 4,048.35 and 750.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.75, 4,048.35 and 750.97 is: 1,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.75 : 4,048.35 = 750.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.75/4,048.35 = 750.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.75x = 4,048.35 × 750.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.75x = 3,040,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,189.40/2,698.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.52

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