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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.32, 4,059.48 and 758.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.32, 4,059.48 and 758.54 is: 1,137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.32 : 4,059.48 = 758.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.32/4,059.48 = 758.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.32x = 4,059.48 × 758.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.32x = 3,079,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,277.96/2,706.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.81

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