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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.28, 4,058.96 and 758.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.28, 4,058.96 and 758.02 is: 1,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.28 : 4,058.96 = 758.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.28/4,058.96 = 758.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.28x = 4,058.96 × 758.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.28x = 3,076,769.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,076,769.07/2,706.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.90

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