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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.52, 4,094.01 and 755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.52, 4,094.01 and 755.16 is: 1,132.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.52 : 4,094.01 = 755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.52/4,094.01 = 755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.52x = 4,094.01 × 755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.52x = 3,091,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,632.59/2,729.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.67

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