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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.91, 4,058.87 and 758.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.91, 4,058.87 and 758.27 is: 1,137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.91 : 4,058.87 = 758.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.91/4,058.87 = 758.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.91x = 4,058.87 × 758.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.91x = 3,077,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,695.27/2,705.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.40

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