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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.75, 4,055.88 and 755.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.75, 4,055.88 and 755.97 is: 1,134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.75 : 4,055.88 = 755.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.75/4,055.88 = 755.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.75x = 4,055.88 × 755.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.75x = 3,066,123.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,066,123.60/2,703.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.03

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