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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.64, 4,052.44 and 753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.64, 4,052.44 and 753.86 is: 1,130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.64 : 4,052.44 = 753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.64/4,052.44 = 753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.64x = 4,052.44 × 753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.64x = 3,054,972.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,054,972.42/2,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.78

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