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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.46, 4,116.65 and 692.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.46, 4,116.65 and 692.46 is: 1,038.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.46 : 4,116.65 = 692.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.46/4,116.65 = 692.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.46x = 4,116.65 × 692.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.46x = 2,850,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850,612.00/2,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.68

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