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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.52, 4,050.92 and 752.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.52, 4,050.92 and 752.76 is: 1,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.52 : 4,050.92 = 752.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.52/4,050.92 = 752.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.52x = 4,050.92 × 752.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.52x = 3,049,370.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,370.54/2,700.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.18

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