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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.04, 4,125.06 and 698.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.04, 4,125.06 and 698.04 is: 1,047.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.04 : 4,125.06 = 698.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.04/4,125.06 = 698.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.04x = 4,125.06 × 698.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.04x = 2,879,456.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,879,456.88/2,750.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.06

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