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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.36, 4,059 and 758.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.36, 4,059 and 758.58 is: 1,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.36 : 4,059 = 758.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.36/4,059 = 758.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.36x = 4,059 × 758.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.36x = 3,079,076.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,079,076.22/2,706.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.72

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