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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.48, 4,052.56 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.48, 4,052.56 and 753.68 is: 1,130.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.48 : 4,052.56 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.48/4,052.56 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.48x = 4,052.56 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.48x = 3,054,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,329.56/2,701.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.61

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