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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.45, 4,050.72 and 752.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.45, 4,050.72 and 752.67 is: 1,129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.45 : 4,050.72 = 752.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.45/4,050.72 = 752.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.45x = 4,050.72 × 752.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.45x = 3,048,855.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,855.42/2,700.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.02

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