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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.97, 4,056.63 and 756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.97, 4,056.63 and 756.16 is: 1,134.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.97 : 4,056.63 = 756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.97/4,056.63 = 756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.97x = 4,056.63 × 756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.97x = 3,067,451.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,451.20/2,703.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.43

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