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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.79, 4,056.98 and 757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.79, 4,056.98 and 757.14 is: 1,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.79 : 4,056.98 = 757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.79/4,056.98 = 757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.79x = 4,056.98 × 757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.79x = 3,071,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,698.05/2,704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.65

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