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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.66, 4,050.84 and 945.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.66, 4,050.84 and 945.54 is: 1,418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.66 : 4,050.84 = 945.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.66/4,050.84 = 945.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.66x = 4,050.84 × 945.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.66x = 3,830,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,231.25/2,700.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.26

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