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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.91, 4,049.87 and 752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.91, 4,049.87 and 752.12 is: 1,128.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.91 : 4,049.87 = 752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.91/4,049.87 = 752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.91x = 4,049.87 × 752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.91x = 3,045,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,045,988.22/2,699.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.18

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