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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.84, 4,052 and 753.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.84, 4,052 and 753.60 is: 1,130.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.84 : 4,052 = 753.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.84/4,052 = 753.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.84x = 4,052 × 753.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.84x = 3,053,587.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,587.20/2,701.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.19

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