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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.80, 4,053.90 and 755.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.80, 4,053.90 and 755.20 is: 1,132.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.80 : 4,053.90 = 755.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.80/4,053.90 = 755.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.80x = 4,053.90 × 755.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.80x = 3,061,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,505.28/2,702.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.72

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