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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.20, 4,054.40 and 755.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.20, 4,054.40 and 755.60 is: 1,133.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.20 : 4,054.40 = 755.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.20/4,054.40 = 755.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.20x = 4,054.40 × 755.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.20x = 3,063,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,504.64/2,703.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.29

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