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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.93, 4,053.13 and 754.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.93, 4,053.13 and 754.13 is: 1,131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.93 : 4,053.13 = 754.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.93/4,053.13 = 754.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.93x = 4,053.13 × 754.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.93x = 3,056,586.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,586.93/2,701.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.26

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