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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.18, 4,132.69 and 675.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.18, 4,132.69 and 675.19 is: 1,012.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.18 : 4,132.69 = 675.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.18/4,132.69 = 675.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.18x = 4,132.69 × 675.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.18x = 2,790,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,354.44/2,755.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.77

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