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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.08, 4,051.20 and 1,401.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.08, 4,051.20 and 1,401.20 is: 2,102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.08 : 4,051.20 = 1,401.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.08/4,051.20 = 1,401.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.08x = 4,051.20 × 1,401.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.08x = 5,676,541.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,541.44/2,700.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.36

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