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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.41, 4,049.13 and 751.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.41, 4,049.13 and 751.63 is: 1,127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.41 : 4,049.13 = 751.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.41/4,049.13 = 751.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.41x = 4,049.13 × 751.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.41x = 3,043,447.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,447.58/2,699.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.45

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