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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.47, 4,052.16 and 753.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.47, 4,052.16 and 753.69 is: 1,130.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.47 : 4,052.16 = 753.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.47/4,052.16 = 753.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.47x = 4,052.16 × 753.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.47x = 3,054,072.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,072.47/2,701.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.52

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