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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.72, 4,055.48 and 755.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.72, 4,055.48 and 755.86 is: 1,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.72 : 4,055.48 = 755.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.72/4,055.48 = 755.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.72x = 4,055.48 × 755.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.72x = 3,065,375.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,375.11/2,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.76

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