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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.22, 4,059.49 and 758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.22, 4,059.49 and 758.58 is: 1,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.22 : 4,059.49 = 758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.22/4,059.49 = 758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.22x = 4,059.49 × 758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.22x = 3,079,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,432.23/2,706.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.91

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