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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.65, 4,049.71 and 751.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.65, 4,049.71 and 751.85 is: 1,127.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.65 : 4,049.71 = 751.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.65/4,049.71 = 751.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.65x = 4,049.71 × 751.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.65x = 3,044,767.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,767.52/2,699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.84

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