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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.59, 4,049.36 and 751.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.59, 4,049.36 and 751.79 is: 1,127.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.59 : 4,049.36 = 751.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.59/4,049.36 = 751.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.59x = 4,049.36 × 751.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.59x = 3,044,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,268.35/2,699.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.68

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