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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.98, 4,057.17 and 757.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.98, 4,057.17 and 757.34 is: 1,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.98 : 4,057.17 = 757.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.98/4,057.17 = 757.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.98x = 4,057.17 × 757.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.98x = 3,072,634.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,072,634.00/2,704.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.92

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