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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.75, 4,091.63 and 675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.75, 4,091.63 and 675.75 is: 1,013.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.75 : 4,091.63 = 675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.75/4,091.63 = 675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.75x = 4,091.63 × 675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.75x = 2,764,915.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,915.59/2,727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.63

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