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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.48, 4,061.40 and 759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.48, 4,061.40 and 759.64 is: 1,139.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.48 : 4,061.40 = 759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.48/4,061.40 = 759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.48x = 4,061.40 × 759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.48x = 3,085,201.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,201.90/2,707.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.51

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