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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.91, 4,052.70 and 754.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.91, 4,052.70 and 754.04 is: 1,131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.91 : 4,052.70 = 754.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.91/4,052.70 = 754.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.91x = 4,052.70 × 754.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.91x = 3,055,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,055,877.64/2,701.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.01

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