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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.60, 4,052.40 and 753.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.60, 4,052.40 and 753.94 is: 1,130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.60 : 4,052.40 = 753.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.60/4,052.40 = 753.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.60x = 4,052.40 × 753.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.60x = 3,055,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,266.46/2,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.91

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