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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706, 4,058.38 and 758.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706, 4,058.38 and 758.35 is: 1,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706 : 4,058.38 = 758.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706/4,058.38 = 758.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706x = 4,058.38 × 758.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706x = 3,077,672.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,077,672.47/2,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.35

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