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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.28, 4,138.80 and 707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.28, 4,138.80 and 707.28 is: 1,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.28 : 4,138.80 = 707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.28/4,138.80 = 707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.28x = 4,138.80 × 707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.28x = 2,927,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,290.46/2,759.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.89

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