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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.87, 4,132.42 and 1,000.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.87, 4,132.42 and 1,000.80 is: 1,500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.87 : 4,132.42 = 1,000.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.87/4,132.42 = 1,000.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.87x = 4,132.42 × 1,000.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.87x = 4,135,723.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,135,723.43/2,755.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.70

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