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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.64, 4,048.92 and 751.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.64, 4,048.92 and 751.41 is: 1,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.64 : 4,048.92 = 751.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.64/4,048.92 = 751.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.64x = 4,048.92 × 751.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.64x = 3,042,398.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,398.98/2,699.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.96

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