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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.34, 4,058.58 and 975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.34, 4,058.58 and 975.56 is: 1,462.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.34 : 4,058.58 = 975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.34/4,058.58 = 975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.34x = 4,058.58 × 975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.34x = 3,959,388.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,388.30/2,707.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.46

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