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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.85, 4,060.23 and 759.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.85, 4,060.23 and 759.07 is: 1,138.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.85 : 4,060.23 = 759.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.85/4,060.23 = 759.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.85x = 4,060.23 × 759.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.85x = 3,081,998.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,081,998.79/2,706.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.59

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