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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.21, 4,050.32 and 648.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.21, 4,050.32 and 648.21 is: 972.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.21 : 4,050.32 = 648.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.21/4,050.32 = 648.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.21x = 4,050.32 × 648.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.21x = 2,625,459.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,625,459.39/2,700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.32

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