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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.03, 4,049.60 and 751.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.03, 4,049.60 and 751.78 is: 1,127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.03 : 4,049.60 = 751.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.03/4,049.60 = 751.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.03x = 4,049.60 × 751.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.03x = 3,044,409.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,409.59/2,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.55

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