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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.50, 4,134.78 and 704.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.50, 4,134.78 and 704.50 is: 1,056.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.50 : 4,134.78 = 704.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.50/4,134.78 = 704.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.50x = 4,134.78 × 704.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.50x = 2,912,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,912,952.51/2,756.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.76

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