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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.60, 4,124.40 and 697.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.60, 4,124.40 and 697.60 is: 1,046.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.60 : 4,124.40 = 697.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.60/4,124.40 = 697.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.60x = 4,124.40 × 697.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.60x = 2,877,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,181.44/2,749.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.40

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