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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.73, 4,059.78 and 759.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.73, 4,059.78 and 759.09 is: 1,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.73 : 4,059.78 = 759.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.73/4,059.78 = 759.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.73x = 4,059.78 × 759.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.73x = 3,081,738.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,738.40/2,706.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.55

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