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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.20, 4,051.44 and 753.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.20, 4,051.44 and 753.24 is: 1,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.20 : 4,051.44 = 753.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.20/4,051.44 = 753.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.20x = 4,051.44 × 753.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.20x = 3,051,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,051,706.67/2,701.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.76

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