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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.88, 4,056.70 and 757.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.88, 4,056.70 and 757.22 is: 1,135.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.88 : 4,056.70 = 757.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.88/4,056.70 = 757.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.88x = 4,056.70 × 757.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.88x = 3,071,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,814.37/2,704.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.66

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