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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.10, 4,048.38 and 751.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.10, 4,048.38 and 751.32 is: 1,126.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.10 : 4,048.38 = 751.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.10/4,048.38 = 751.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.10x = 4,048.38 × 751.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.10x = 3,041,628.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,628.86/2,699.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.90

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