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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.35, 4,050.69 and 752.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.35, 4,050.69 and 752.56 is: 1,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.35 : 4,050.69 = 752.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.35/4,050.69 = 752.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.35x = 4,050.69 × 752.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.35x = 3,048,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,378.55/2,700.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.88

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