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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.28, 4,128.36 and 700.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.28, 4,128.36 and 700.28 is: 1,050.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.28 : 4,128.36 = 700.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.28/4,128.36 = 700.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.28x = 4,128.36 × 700.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.28x = 2,891,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,891,007.94/2,752.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.40

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