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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.54, 4,049.31 and 751.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.54, 4,049.31 and 751.74 is: 1,127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.54 : 4,049.31 = 751.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.54/4,049.31 = 751.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.54x = 4,049.31 × 751.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.54x = 3,044,028.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,028.30/2,699.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.61

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