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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.28, 4,048.95 and 751.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.28, 4,048.95 and 751.50 is: 1,127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.28 : 4,048.95 = 751.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.28/4,048.95 = 751.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.28x = 4,048.95 × 751.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.28x = 3,042,785.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,785.93/2,699.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.26

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