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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.82, 4,049.78 and 751.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.82, 4,049.78 and 751.99 is: 1,128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.82 : 4,049.78 = 751.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.82/4,049.78 = 751.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.82x = 4,049.78 × 751.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.82x = 3,045,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,394.06/2,699.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.00

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