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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.82, 4,054.28 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.82, 4,054.28 and 754.99 is: 1,132.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.82 : 4,054.28 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.82/4,054.28 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.82x = 4,054.28 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.82x = 3,060,940.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,060,940.86/2,702.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.50

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