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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.28, 4,049.88 and 752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.28, 4,049.88 and 752.62 is: 1,128.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.28 : 4,049.88 = 752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.28/4,049.88 = 752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.28x = 4,049.88 × 752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.28x = 3,048,020.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,020.69/2,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.78

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