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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.04, 4,056.84 and 757.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.04, 4,056.84 and 757.08 is: 1,135.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.04 : 4,056.84 = 757.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.04/4,056.84 = 757.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.04x = 4,056.84 × 757.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.04x = 3,071,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,071,352.43/2,705.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.42

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