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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.48, 4,050.08 and 752.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.48, 4,050.08 and 752.16 is: 1,128.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.48 : 4,050.08 = 752.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.48/4,050.08 = 752.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.48x = 4,050.08 × 752.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.48x = 3,046,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,308.17/2,700.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.06

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