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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.86, 4,051.31 and 753.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.86, 4,051.31 and 753.03 is: 1,129.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.86 : 4,051.31 = 753.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.86/4,051.31 = 753.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.86x = 4,051.31 × 753.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.86x = 3,050,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,754.20/2,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.55

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