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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.82, 4,060.23 and 759.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.82, 4,060.23 and 759.04 is: 1,138.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.82 : 4,060.23 = 759.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.82/4,060.23 = 759.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.82x = 4,060.23 × 759.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.82x = 3,081,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,876.98/2,706.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.56

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