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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,756.56, 4,134.91 and 704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,756.56, 4,134.91 and 704.56 is: 1,056.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,756.56 : 4,134.91 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,756.56/4,134.91 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,756.56x = 4,134.91 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,756.56x = 2,913,304.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,304.29/2,756.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.86

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