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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.80, 4,058.24 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.80, 4,058.24 and 757.55 is: 1,136.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.80 : 4,058.24 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.80/4,058.24 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.80x = 4,058.24 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.80x = 3,074,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,074,319.71/2,705.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.20

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