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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.13, 4,053.19 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.13, 4,053.19 and 754.38 is: 1,131.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.13 : 4,053.19 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.13/4,053.19 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.13x = 4,053.19 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.13x = 3,057,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,057,645.47/2,702.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.57

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