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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.84, 4,054.95 and 755.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.84, 4,054.95 and 755.05 is: 1,132.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.84 : 4,054.95 = 755.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.84/4,054.95 = 755.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.84x = 4,054.95 × 755.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.84x = 3,061,690.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,061,690.00/2,702.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.77

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