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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.19, 4,051.42 and 753.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.19, 4,051.42 and 753.59 is: 1,130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.19 : 4,051.42 = 753.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.19/4,051.42 = 753.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.19x = 4,051.42 × 753.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.19x = 3,053,087.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,087.46/2,701.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.28

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