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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.76, 4,124.12 and 1,701.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.76, 4,124.12 and 1,701.15 is: 2,545.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.76 : 4,124.12 = 1,701.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.76/4,124.12 = 1,701.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.76x = 4,124.12 × 1,701.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.76x = 7,015,722.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,015,722.77/2,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.84

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