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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.52, 4,049.49 and 751.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.52, 4,049.49 and 751.73 is: 1,127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.52 : 4,049.49 = 751.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.52/4,049.49 = 751.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.52x = 4,049.49 × 751.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.52x = 3,044,102.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,102.87/2,699.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.65

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