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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.14, 4,051.26 and 752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.14, 4,051.26 and 752.82 is: 1,129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.14 : 4,051.26 = 752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.14/4,051.26 = 752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.14x = 4,051.26 × 752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.14x = 3,049,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,869.55/2,701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.10

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