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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.74, 4,052.90 and 753.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.74, 4,052.90 and 753.96 is: 1,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.74 : 4,052.90 = 753.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.74/4,052.90 = 753.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.74x = 4,052.90 × 753.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.74x = 3,055,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,724.48/2,701.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.02

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