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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.88, 4,051.55 and 753.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.88, 4,051.55 and 753.10 is: 1,129.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.88 : 4,051.55 = 753.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.88/4,051.55 = 753.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.88x = 4,051.55 × 753.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.88x = 3,051,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,222.31/2,700.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.71

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