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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.54, 4,057.10 and 756.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.54, 4,057.10 and 756.89 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.54 : 4,057.10 = 756.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.54/4,057.10 = 756.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.54x = 4,057.10 × 756.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.54x = 3,070,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,778.42/2,704.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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