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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.93, 4,048.47 and 751.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.93, 4,048.47 and 751.13 is: 1,126.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.93 : 4,048.47 = 751.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.93/4,048.47 = 751.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.93x = 4,048.47 × 751.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.93x = 3,040,934.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,040,934.58/2,698.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.72

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