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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.48 and 756.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.16, 4,056.48 and 756.38 is: 1,134.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.16 : 4,056.48 = 756.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.16/4,056.48 = 756.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.16x = 4,056.48 × 756.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.16x = 3,068,240.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,240.34/2,704.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.64

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