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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.50, 4,049.06 and 751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.50, 4,049.06 and 751.72 is: 1,127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.50 : 4,049.06 = 751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.50/4,049.06 = 751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.50x = 4,049.06 × 751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.50x = 3,043,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,759.38/2,699.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.53

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