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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.47, 4,053.66 and 754.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.47, 4,053.66 and 754.69 is: 1,132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.47 : 4,053.66 = 754.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.47/4,053.66 = 754.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.47x = 4,053.66 × 754.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.47x = 3,059,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,256.67/2,702.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.02

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