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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.88, 4,047.70 and 751.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.88, 4,047.70 and 751.22 is: 1,126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.88 : 4,047.70 = 751.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.88/4,047.70 = 751.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.88x = 4,047.70 × 751.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.88x = 3,040,713.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,713.19/2,698.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.66

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