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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.33, 4,050.68 and 1,314.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.33, 4,050.68 and 1,314.33 is: 1,971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.33 : 4,050.68 = 1,314.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.33/4,050.68 = 1,314.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.33x = 4,050.68 × 1,314.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.33x = 5,323,923.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,323,923.67/2,700.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.58

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