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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.60, 4,058.42 and 757.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.60, 4,058.42 and 757.82 is: 1,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.60 : 4,058.42 = 757.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.60/4,058.42 = 757.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.60x = 4,058.42 × 757.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.60x = 3,075,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,075,527.76/2,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.73

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