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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.22, 4,054.38 and 755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.22, 4,054.38 and 755.62 is: 1,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.22 : 4,054.38 = 755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.22/4,054.38 = 755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.22x = 4,054.38 × 755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.22x = 3,063,570.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,570.62/2,703.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.30

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