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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.54, 4,055.60 and 755.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.54, 4,055.60 and 755.89 is: 1,133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.54 : 4,055.60 = 755.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.54/4,055.60 = 755.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.54x = 4,055.60 × 755.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.54x = 3,065,587.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,587.48/2,703.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.92

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