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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.23, 4,056.35 and 756.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.23, 4,056.35 and 756.45 is: 1,134.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.23 : 4,056.35 = 756.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.23/4,056.35 = 756.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.23x = 4,056.35 × 756.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.23x = 3,068,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,427.85/2,704.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.68

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