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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.74, 4,055.85 and 755.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.74, 4,055.85 and 755.93 is: 1,133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.74 : 4,055.85 = 755.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.74/4,055.85 = 755.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.74x = 4,055.85 × 755.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.74x = 3,065,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,948.83/2,703.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.97

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