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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.02, 4,060.74 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.02, 4,060.74 and 759.24 is: 1,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.02 : 4,060.74 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.02/4,060.74 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.02x = 4,060.74 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.02x = 3,083,076.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,083,076.24/2,707.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.92

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