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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.24, 4,055.01 and 755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.24, 4,055.01 and 755.43 is: 1,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.24 : 4,055.01 = 755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.24/4,055.01 = 755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.24x = 4,055.01 × 755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.24x = 3,063,276.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,063,276.20/2,703.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.19

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