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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.52, 4,055.04 and 755.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.52, 4,055.04 and 755.72 is: 1,133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.52 : 4,055.04 = 755.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.52/4,055.04 = 755.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.52x = 4,055.04 × 755.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.52x = 3,064,474.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,474.83/2,703.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.51

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