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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.64, 4,050.94 and 752.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.64, 4,050.94 and 752.86 is: 1,129.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.64 : 4,050.94 = 752.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.64/4,050.94 = 752.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.64x = 4,050.94 × 752.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.64x = 3,049,790.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,790.69/2,700.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.28

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