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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.31 and 756.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.25, 4,056.31 and 756.41 is: 1,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.25 : 4,056.31 = 756.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.25/4,056.31 = 756.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.25x = 4,056.31 × 756.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.25x = 3,068,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,068,214.11/2,704.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.59

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