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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.96, 4,057.36 and 757.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.96, 4,057.36 and 757.11 is: 1,135.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.96 : 4,057.36 = 757.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.96/4,057.36 = 757.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.96x = 4,057.36 × 757.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.96x = 3,071,867.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,867.83/2,704.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.64

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