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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.88, 4,060.47 and 759.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.88, 4,060.47 and 759.23 is: 1,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.88 : 4,060.47 = 759.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.88/4,060.47 = 759.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.88x = 4,060.47 × 759.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.88x = 3,082,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,840.79/2,706.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.89

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