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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.53, 4,061.19 and 759.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.53, 4,061.19 and 759.75 is: 1,139.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.53 : 4,061.19 = 759.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.53/4,061.19 = 759.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.53x = 4,061.19 × 759.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.53x = 3,085,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,489.10/2,707.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.60

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