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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,755.92, 4,133.82 and 703.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,755.92, 4,133.82 and 703.92 is: 1,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,755.92 : 4,133.82 = 703.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,755.92/4,133.82 = 703.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,755.92x = 4,133.82 × 703.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,755.92x = 2,909,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,878.57/2,755.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.86

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