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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.44, 4,054.79 and 755.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.44, 4,054.79 and 755.84 is: 1,133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.44 : 4,054.79 = 755.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.44/4,054.79 = 755.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.44x = 4,054.79 × 755.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.44x = 3,064,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,748.42/2,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.65

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