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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.27, 4,057.91 and 757.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.27, 4,057.91 and 757.42 is: 1,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.27 : 4,057.91 = 757.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.27/4,057.91 = 757.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.27x = 4,057.91 × 757.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.27x = 3,073,544.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,073,544.09/2,705.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.13

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