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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.29, 4,140.50 and 708.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.29, 4,140.50 and 708.29 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.29 : 4,140.50 = 708.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.29/4,140.50 = 708.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.29x = 4,140.50 × 708.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.29x = 2,932,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,650.50/2,760.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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