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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.56, 4,051.38 and 945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.56, 4,051.38 and 945.74 is: 1,418.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.56 : 4,051.38 = 945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.56/4,051.38 = 945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.56x = 4,051.38 × 945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.56x = 3,831,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,831,552.12/2,700.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.80

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