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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.75, 4,051.13 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.75, 4,051.13 and 876.75 is: 1,315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.75 : 4,051.13 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.75/4,051.13 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.75x = 4,051.13 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.75x = 3,551,823.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,823.84/2,700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,315.13

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