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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.82, 4,094.46 and 755.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.82, 4,094.46 and 755.58 is: 1,133.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.82 : 4,094.46 = 755.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.82/4,094.46 = 755.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.82x = 4,094.46 × 755.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.82x = 3,093,692.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,692.09/2,729.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.30

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