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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.24, 4,060.86 and 759.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.24, 4,060.86 and 759.46 is: 1,139.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.24 : 4,060.86 = 759.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.24/4,060.86 = 759.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.24x = 4,060.86 × 759.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.24x = 3,084,060.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,084,060.74/2,707.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.19

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