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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.15, 4,051.76 and 753.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.15, 4,051.76 and 753.37 is: 1,130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.15 : 4,051.76 = 753.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.15/4,051.76 = 753.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.15x = 4,051.76 × 753.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.15x = 3,052,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,460.53/2,701.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.06

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