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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.32, 4,050.50 and 752.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.32, 4,050.50 and 752.40 is: 1,128.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.32 : 4,050.50 = 752.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.32/4,050.50 = 752.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.32x = 4,050.50 × 752.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.32x = 3,047,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,592.44/2,700.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.61

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