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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.73, 4,057.11 and 756.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.73, 4,057.11 and 756.95 is: 1,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.73 : 4,057.11 = 756.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.73/4,057.11 = 756.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.73x = 4,057.11 × 756.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.73x = 3,071,025.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,025.63/2,704.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.43

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