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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.13, 4,051.69 and 753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.13, 4,051.69 and 753.38 is: 1,130.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.13 : 4,051.69 = 753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.13/4,051.69 = 753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.13x = 4,051.69 × 753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.13x = 3,052,462.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,462.21/2,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.07

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