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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.78, 4,050.63 and 753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.78, 4,050.63 and 753.12 is: 1,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.78 : 4,050.63 = 753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.78/4,050.63 = 753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.78x = 4,050.63 × 753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.78x = 3,050,610.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,610.47/2,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.53

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