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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.98, 4,059.84 and 759.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.98, 4,059.84 and 759.38 is: 1,138.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.98 : 4,059.84 = 759.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.98/4,059.84 = 759.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.98x = 4,059.84 × 759.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.98x = 3,082,961.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,082,961.30/2,706.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.89

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