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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.69, 4,053.66 and 755.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.69, 4,053.66 and 755.09 is: 1,132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.69 : 4,053.66 = 755.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.69/4,053.66 = 755.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.69x = 4,053.66 × 755.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.69x = 3,060,857.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,857.86/2,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.52

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