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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.50, 4,059.91 and 758.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.50, 4,059.91 and 758.86 is: 1,138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.50 : 4,059.91 = 758.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.50/4,059.91 = 758.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.50x = 4,059.91 × 758.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.50x = 3,080,894.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,080,894.10/2,706.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.33

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