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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.35, 4,062.78 and 760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.35, 4,062.78 and 760.55 is: 1,140.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.35 : 4,062.78 = 760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.35/4,062.78 = 760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.35x = 4,062.78 × 760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.35x = 3,089,927.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,927.02/2,708.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.89

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