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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.96, 4,054.59 and 755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.96, 4,054.59 and 755.31 is: 1,133.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.96 : 4,054.59 = 755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.96/4,054.59 = 755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.96x = 4,054.59 × 755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.96x = 3,062,487.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,062,487.58/2,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.01

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