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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.55, 4,134.75 and 676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.55, 4,134.75 and 676.54 is: 1,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.55 : 4,134.75 = 676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.55/4,134.75 = 676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.55x = 4,134.75 × 676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.55x = 2,797,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,323.77/2,756.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.79

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