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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.16, 4,097.89 and 757.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.16, 4,097.89 and 757.93 is: 1,136.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.16 : 4,097.89 = 757.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.16/4,097.89 = 757.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.16x = 4,097.89 × 757.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.16x = 3,105,923.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,923.68/2,732.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.80

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