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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.11, 4,048.66 and 751.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.11, 4,048.66 and 751.33 is: 1,126.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.11 : 4,048.66 = 751.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.11/4,048.66 = 751.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.11x = 4,048.66 × 751.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.11x = 3,041,859.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,859.47/2,699.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.99

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