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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.84, 4,057.95 and 757.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.84, 4,057.95 and 757.05 is: 1,135.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.84 : 4,057.95 = 757.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.84/4,057.95 = 757.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.84x = 4,057.95 × 757.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.84x = 3,072,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,071.05/2,704.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.77

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