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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.24, 4,056.60 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.24, 4,056.60 and 756.44 is: 1,134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.24 : 4,056.60 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.24/4,056.60 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.24x = 4,056.60 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.24x = 3,068,554.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,554.22/2,704.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.72

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