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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.18, 4,051.79 and 753.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.18, 4,051.79 and 753.38 is: 1,130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.18 : 4,051.79 = 753.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.18/4,051.79 = 753.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.18x = 4,051.79 × 753.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.18x = 3,052,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,052,535.78/2,701.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.08

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