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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.98, 4,053.15 and 754.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.98, 4,053.15 and 754.32 is: 1,131.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.98 : 4,053.15 = 754.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.98/4,053.15 = 754.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.98x = 4,053.15 × 754.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.98x = 3,057,372.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,372.11/2,701.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.53

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