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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.77, 4,048.49 and 750.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.77, 4,048.49 and 750.98 is: 1,126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.77 : 4,048.49 = 750.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.77/4,048.49 = 750.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.77x = 4,048.49 × 750.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.77x = 3,040,311.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,311.02/2,698.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.55

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