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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.75, 4,133.61 and 675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.75, 4,133.61 and 675.80 is: 1,013.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.75 : 4,133.61 = 675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.75/4,133.61 = 675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.75x = 4,133.61 × 675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.75x = 2,793,493.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,493.64/2,755.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.70

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