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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.15, 4,048.95 and 751.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.15, 4,048.95 and 751.35 is: 1,127.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.15 : 4,048.95 = 751.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.15/4,048.95 = 751.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.15x = 4,048.95 × 751.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.15x = 3,042,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,178.58/2,699.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.09

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