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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.31, 4,048.97 and 751.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.31, 4,048.97 and 751.57 is: 1,127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.31 : 4,048.97 = 751.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.31/4,048.97 = 751.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.31x = 4,048.97 × 751.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.31x = 3,043,084.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,084.38/2,699.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.36

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