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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.27, 4,059.41 and 758.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.27, 4,059.41 and 758.42 is: 1,137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.27 : 4,059.41 = 758.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.27/4,059.41 = 758.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.27x = 4,059.41 × 758.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.27x = 3,078,737.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,078,737.73/2,706.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.63

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