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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.72, 4,056.26 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.72, 4,056.26 and 755.93 is: 1,134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.72 : 4,056.26 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.72/4,056.26 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.72x = 4,056.26 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.72x = 3,066,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,248.62/2,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.09

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