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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.77, 4,054.25 and 755.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.77, 4,054.25 and 755.12 is: 1,132.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.77 : 4,054.25 = 755.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.77/4,054.25 = 755.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.77x = 4,054.25 × 755.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.77x = 3,061,457.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,457.28/2,702.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.71

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