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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.05, 4,133.99 and 676.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.05, 4,133.99 and 676.04 is: 1,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.05 : 4,133.99 = 676.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.05/4,133.99 = 676.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.05x = 4,133.99 × 676.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.05x = 2,794,723.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,723.62/2,756.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.03

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