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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.78, 4,055.13 and 755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.78, 4,055.13 and 755.73 is: 1,133.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.78 : 4,055.13 = 755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.78/4,055.13 = 755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.78x = 4,055.13 × 755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.78x = 3,064,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,583.39/2,703.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.44

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