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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,753.04, 4,129.56 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,753.04, 4,129.56 and 701.04 is: 1,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,753.04 : 4,129.56 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,753.04/4,129.56 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,753.04x = 4,129.56 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,753.04x = 2,894,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,986.74/2,753.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.56

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