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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.35, 4,059.52 and 758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.35, 4,059.52 and 758.57 is: 1,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.35 : 4,059.52 = 758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.35/4,059.52 = 758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.35x = 4,059.52 × 758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.35x = 3,079,407.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,407.89/2,706.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.85

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