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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.44, 4,049.76 and 751.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.44, 4,049.76 and 751.80 is: 1,127.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.44 : 4,049.76 = 751.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.44/4,049.76 = 751.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.44x = 4,049.76 × 751.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.44x = 3,044,609.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,609.57/2,699.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.87

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