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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.50, 4,055.40 and 755.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.50, 4,055.40 and 755.70 is: 1,133.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.50 : 4,055.40 = 755.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.50/4,055.40 = 755.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.50x = 4,055.40 × 755.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.50x = 3,064,665.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,665.78/2,703.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.59

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