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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.54, 4,058.60 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.54, 4,058.60 and 757.76 is: 1,136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.54 : 4,058.60 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.54/4,058.60 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.54x = 4,058.60 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.54x = 3,075,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,420.65/2,705.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.71

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