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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.38, 4,050.56 and 648.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.38, 4,050.56 and 648.38 is: 972.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.38 : 4,050.56 = 648.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.38/4,050.56 = 648.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.38x = 4,050.56 × 648.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.38x = 2,626,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,283.46/2,700.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.56

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