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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,051.63 and 753.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,051.63 and 753.30 is: 1,129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,051.63 = 753.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,051.63 = 753.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,051.63 × 753.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 3,052,070.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,070.74/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.95

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