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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.68, 4,052.75 and 753.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.68, 4,052.75 and 753.89 is: 1,130.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.68 : 4,052.75 = 753.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.68/4,052.75 = 753.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.68x = 4,052.75 × 753.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.68x = 3,055,327.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,327.70/2,701.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.90

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