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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.52, 4,056.99 and 756.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.52, 4,056.99 and 756.73 is: 1,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.52 : 4,056.99 = 756.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.52/4,056.99 = 756.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.52x = 4,056.99 × 756.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.52x = 3,070,046.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,046.04/2,704.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.15

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