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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.59, 4,050.86 and 752.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.59, 4,050.86 and 752.79 is: 1,129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.59 : 4,050.86 = 752.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.59/4,050.86 = 752.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.59x = 4,050.86 × 752.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.59x = 3,049,446.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,446.90/2,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.18

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