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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.50, 4,057.80 and 757.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.50, 4,057.80 and 757.70 is: 1,136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.50 : 4,057.80 = 757.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.50/4,057.80 = 757.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.50x = 4,057.80 × 757.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.50x = 3,074,609.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,609.97/2,705.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.43

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