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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.68, 4,133.51 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.68, 4,133.51 and 703.68 is: 1,055.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.68 : 4,133.51 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.68/4,133.51 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.68x = 4,133.51 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.68x = 2,908,644.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,908,644.13/2,755.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.51

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