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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.43, 4,058.25 and 757.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.43, 4,058.25 and 757.58 is: 1,136.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.43 : 4,058.25 = 757.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.43/4,058.25 = 757.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.43x = 4,058.25 × 757.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.43x = 3,074,462.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,462.83/2,705.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.40

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