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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.37, 4,132.97 and 675.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.37, 4,132.97 and 675.29 is: 1,012.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.37 : 4,132.97 = 675.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.37/4,132.97 = 675.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.37x = 4,132.97 × 675.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.37x = 2,790,943.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,943.35/2,755.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.91

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